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PCU John F. Kennedy Conducts Small-Boat Operations
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Deck Department aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) conduct small-boat operations using a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during Acceptance Trials, August 12, 2026. Acceptance Trials is a series of crew-led test events designed to demonstrate to the
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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Deck Department aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) conduct small-boat operations using a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during Acceptance Trials, August 12, 2026. Acceptance Trials is a series of crew-led test events designed to demonstrate to the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey that the ship is constructed in accordance with contract specifications, and that the crew is adequately trained to conduct operations at sea. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paris McKee)
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