USS Constellation CV-64 (Aircraft Carrier)

USS Constellation (CV-64) was a renowned aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. With a rich history spanning over four decades, it played a pivotal role in protecting national interests, participating in conflicts, and promoting peace through international exercises. Its legacy endures as a symbol of naval strength and dedication.

[@scottblackadder2910]

I was on this ship in australia 2001 fremantle on a tour took lots of video on deck loved that day sad its no longer here

[@dannykeen5288]

I was onboard the Connie on that deployment.

[@HouseWashingRick]

My Uncle John Walker Who Lives In Maine Served On This Great Ship

[@briankeating6061]

My Uncle and I served on her, 30 years apart. He was Vietnam War and I was in Desert Storm.

[@SuperMcstorm]

I remember when they took the port bridle brake off. Good times.

[@ak-488]

62 to 66, best 4 years.

[@juliomelendez4072]

Proudly saved 1988 92

[@debiboyd3450]

Hubby wa on this ship 72 to 76 hard on a marriage but just celebrated 50 years😊

[@juliomelendez4072]

Fire 🔥 August 1988

[@davidlee7092]

My father in law was a plankholder on the Connie.

[@joygomez9772]

I made one Westpac on her. Back in 79 I was a cook in the forward galley it was a great way to start my life

[@user-no2cs8de6f]

I made one Wstpack on her in 81. I was a Radioman

[@joygomez9772]

@@user-no2cs8de6f I was part of Air Wing VA 165 I still got my cruise book

[@jamesswart9179]

joygomez I was on the same cruise in 79. I was in VA-165 and if I remember correctly forward chow hall was where you got burgers.

[@joygomez9772]

@@jamesswart9179 I was in VA 165 Whidbey Island and you're right the forward Galley was all fast food remember we were in the Philippines and got sent out to Indian Ocean

[@jamesswart9179]

Yes I remember, what shop were you in. I was in the line division, I was a plane captain. Do you remember when we got hit by the tanker ship. I remember waking up to the collision alarm going off and them announcing that it was not a drill.

[@stanstenson8168]

1:05 The Duke.
Edit 2:05 Showtime 100.

[@stanstenson8168]

2:22 That's a cool picture. The mast is still tilted to get under the bridges.

[@spaceman8839]

MarDet 1979-1981

[@Skibdisaajd]

My dad severed in that ship during the gulf war

[@wyattschmidt4777]

My dad served on this ship from 86-90

[@daviddealba9886]

I was on that ship in 1984. I still laugh when I remember the time a 130 marine from that ship knocked out two huge sailors from the destroyer pyro .they were asking for it .great ship good memories.

[@daviddealba9886]

130lb marine

[@stanstenson8168]

I was there in '84 also. Weapons Dept.

[@daviddealba9886]

@@stanstenson8168 marine detachment I was one of the new guys

[@stanstenson8168]

@@daviddealba9886 No kidding, I was a new guy also. We have defiantly crossed paths. I was in G-3 then, forward assembly. I'm sure I saw you checking locks down there more than once. I hung out with Steve Gasparro from time to time.

[@daviddealba9886]

@@stanstenson8168 probably,where you there for the changing of capt of the ship? I was part of the color guard .or when they had the concert on base at Coronado island .we started drinking beer at 12 while doing laundry and didn’t stop until the mp’s brought us back to the ship after getting into a fight with those guys from the pyro .

[@user-zj2jt6vi6y]

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[@DukeofHesse-he7bu]

This is a kind of whitewashed version. I was one of the very first people assigned to Connie and was on board her through the Cuban missile conflict. No pictures of the devastating fire at the shipyard, no mention of the fire during the shakedown cruise that killed several sailors and almost caused the ship to sink off Bermuda. No interior shots. Boring account.