[Trueblackman]

The Kennedy will likely replace the Kitty Hawk and that is why she will be 50 years old at the time of her decommissioning. I say decomission her now and bring back either the Midway or Independence, the JN took good care of both and they are in great shape in mothballs.

[Blood of Tyrants]

There was some specification on with the Midway that prevented F-14's from being deployed on it. Up until it was decomissioned it had a couple of F-4 squadrons attached to it. It is too old any way at nearly 60. The Indy, maybe.

[John O]

bring back either the Midway or Independence, the JN took good care of both and they are in great shape in mothballs.

Midway is on donation hold. I'd doubt she's in great shape. She's also 20 years older than Independence.

Saratoga (CV-60) is also on donation hold.
Ranger (CV-61) and Independence (CV-62)are both in reserve.

Since Indy was just decommissioned a few years back she'd be the most likely to be in good shape.