Passing of Admiral Earl “Buddy” Yates, first CO of USS JFK CV-67

We are sorry to report that Rear Admiral Earl Preston “Buddy” Yates, the first commanding officer of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), died on September 13, 2021, at the age of 97 at his long-time home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As his obituary states, ‘While he loved every command, the highlight of his career… Continue reading Passing of Admiral Earl “Buddy” Yates, first CO of USS JFK CV-67

2018 End-of-Year Update: Land-based Facility

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

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…

Initial Response to Media Reports That JFK May Be Scrapped

A message from Project President Frank Lennon: “I have been made aware that the Kitsap, Washington newspaper wrote an article a couple of days ago about the decision to scrap Kitty Hawk. At the end of the article it is reported that the CNO also removed JFK from donation status, and that the Navy plans to scrap JFK as well.”