In August we reported that we were redoubling our efforts to develop a land-based facility at the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station, which would incorporate museums and memorials for the USS John F Kennedy and USS Saratoga, as well as a permanent home for the RI Aviation Hall of Fame. We also promised to keep… Continue reading 2018 End-of-Year Update: Land-based Facility
Category: Message from Frank Lennon
August 2018 Project Update – Sad News…
I am posting sad news. Based on information we received in the past few days, we are suspending our full-time efforts in pursuit of the donation of the USS John F Kennedy. (See details below). Instead, we will redouble our efforts to develop a land-based facility at the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station, which… Continue reading August 2018 Project Update – Sad News…
March 2018 JFK Project Update
As we have posted on our Facebook page and our website, we are working behind the scenes to develop an alternative berthing location and plan that is solid enough to return CV-67 to donation status. Once that plan is developed we will have a specific proposal to promote, and that’s when we hope to coordinate… Continue reading March 2018 JFK Project Update
2015 Year-End Project Update & Appeal
In October we were excited to share with you the Letter of Intent we received from the Navy, committing to work with us to achieve our goal of bringing ex-USS John F Kennedy to Narragansett Bay. In that update we cautioned that we still have a number of obstacles to overcome, especially environmental issues related… Continue reading 2015 Year-End Project Update & Appeal
2014 Project Update & Year-end Appeal; Congress Extends Charitable IRA Rule
Dear friends of the USS John F. Kennedy project, Our volunteers and staff wish you and your family a very happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year! Our Annual Appeal comes late in the year, but it is a heartfelt appeal nonetheless. Thanks to people like you, we made major progress… Continue reading 2014 Project Update & Year-end Appeal; Congress Extends Charitable IRA Rule
Why the USS JFK is Good for RI: Op-ed by Frank Lennon
Read project president Frank Lennon’s op-ed about why bringing the USS JFK to life in Newport is a bonus to both the country and the local economy!
Navy League Sea-Air-Space Expo 2013: Report from Project President Frank Lennon
Representatives and leadership from the project attended the Navy League’s Exposition from April 7-10, 2013. Our participation in this event was productive and well-received, both by the Navy and the defense industry. Our location could not have been better; our 14-foot model and exhibit was located at the base of the escalator used by all show attendees to access the exhibit hall. Everyone entering or leaving the hall had to pass by us.