USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Story Archive
Carl Vinson Commences PIA with Barbecue Luncheon (3 August 2012)
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and civilian shipyard workers celebrated the beginning of Carl Vinson's Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period with a pier-side barbecue luncheon, Aug. 2.
Midshipmen Embark USS Bunker Hill (15 August 2012)
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) hosted 12 midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) units, July 31-Aug. 15.
Carl Vinson Says Thank You to Sailors (20 August 2012)
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sailors and their families took part in a command picnic at Breakers Beach on Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, Calif., Aug. 16.
Carl Vinson Officer Receives Writing Award (23 August 2012)
Cmdr. Paul LongMy Choate, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), received the Viet Bao 2012 Exemplary Writing Award, Aug. 12 for a memoir of his Vietnamese background, struggles and achievements throughout his life and Naval career.
Sailors Dig Deep for Operation Clean Sweep (27 August 2012)
Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Maritime Strike Helicopter Squadron (HSM) 41 joined community volunteers for an early morning start Aug. 25, as a part of Operation Clean Sweep, Chollas Creek.
Carl Vinson Sailors Save Swimmers' Lives (30 August 2012)
Two Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) assisted in saving three swimmers' lives at Naval Air Station North Island's (NASNI) Breakers Beach Aug. 19.
PIA Focuses on Habitability Aboard Carl Vinson (5 September 2012)
One of the many reasons for Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) planned incremental availability (PIA) is habitability, and teams aboard Carl Vinson started work on 10 more berthings September 4, making great strides to improve the ship.
Vinson Celebrates Pinning of New Chiefs (17 September 2012)
Thirty Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) celebrated a career milestone when anchors were pressed upon their collars and they vowed to accept the rank and responsibilities of Chief Petty Officers, during a ceremony on Vinson's flight deck, Sept. 14.
Vinson Volunteers as Homework Helpers (20 September 2012)
Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) volunteered to help San Diego children with their homework at San Diego's Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center, Sept. 18.
Vinson Volunteers at Pacific Islander Festival (24 September 2012)
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) volunteered at a soda booth during the Pacific Islander Festival at Mission Bay's Ski Beach Sept. 23.
USS Carl Vinson's SCPOA Sponsors Toy Drive (8 December 2012)
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and their families and friends are invited to support the Operation Homefront Toy Drive sponsored by Carl Vinson's Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) through Dec. 12.
USS Carl Vinson Selects 2012 Sailors of the Year (15 December 2012)
The commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), announced the command Sailors of the Year (SOY) during the ship's holiday party, Dec. 6.
Carl Vinson Holds Command Frocking Ceremony (18 December 2012)
The commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) individually recognized and advanced 287 Sailors to the next pay-grade in a frocking ceremony Dec. 14 on the flight deck.
Carl Vinson Says Farewell to Four-time PIA Project Superintendent (21 December 2012)
On Dec. 21, during the fifth month of their Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) said farewell to PIA Project Superintendent Tim Ferguson, who retires January 2, 2013 after 35 years of service.
Carl Vinson Completes PIA (5 February 2013)
USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) commanding officer announced the official completion of the ship's successful six-month planned incremental availability (PIA) Feb. 3.