USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia

The USS John F. Kennedy begins its departure from Philadelphia ahead of planned dismantling
The retired U.S. Navy vessel will head to Brownsville, Texas, on a two-week journey that will end with the aircraft carrier's dismantling.
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The retired USS John F. Kennedy​ aircraft carrier will embark on its final voyage after spending nearly two decades docked in Philadelphia.
Former USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia Navy Yard to be dismantled
An aircraft carrier is leaving its home at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia to make its final journey on Thursday morning.
Decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is slated to leave Philadelphia on Thursday
The 1,052-foot-long ship, which has been housed at the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility since 2008, is making its final voyage on the way to the scrap heap.
USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia on Thursday; ship has been docked at Navy Yard since 2008
A historic ship that's called Philadelphia home for decades is finally leaving town for good. The USS John F Kennedy will leave the Navy Yard in South Philly on Thursday. The retired aircraft carrier is going to Texas where it will be taken apart.
Retired USS John F. Kennedy Sets Sail on Final Voyage to Texas from Philadelphia for Dismantlement
The USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier sets off for its final voyage to a Texas scrapyard after decades of naval service.
USS John F. Kennedy to leave Navy Yard on Thursday to embark on final voyage before being scrapped in Texas
The aircraft carrier, which has been docked in South Philadelphia since 2008, will make its exit through the Delaware River.
Ex-USS JFK departure delayed as decommissioned aircraft carrier prepares to leave Philadelphia
A decommissioned aircraft carrier slated to leave Philadelphia will now stay for another day after plans to move it were delayed.
Former USS JFK aircraft carrier scheduled to depart from Philadelphia Navy Yard for Texas
"Big John," as it was affectionately nicknamed, was decommissioned in 2007 and has been in Philadelphia ever since.
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