Incorrect. The Kennedy hasn't launched any fixed wing aircraft in a long time, two of the cats have already been gutted for parts and the arresting gear has been taken out of service, and Harriers have never operated from the JFK. The only aircraft that are certified to operate from her deck are rotary winged platforms. The only big deck CV to have a Harrier squadron embarked as part of a CVW was the FDR back in the late 70s. Marine Harriers operate from LHAs and LHDs as part of MEU ACEs, not CVWs.
"We want the administration to talk to NATO about the John F. Kennedy being a NATO ship," Hunter said. "Typically the United States brings the T-bone steaks and some of our allies bring the plastic forks. The John F. Kennedy might be a center for ... inspiring our allies to do more with respect to defense."
He did not elaborate on more details, but noted that the aircraft carrier hosts helicopter and vertical-lift aircraft.
Biting tounge. We at least waited till one was offically decommissioned before taking her parts sheesh.
Politically one thing may be going on here. I wonder if Teddy wants her for Boston Harbor and Hunter got wind of it? If that is the real condition of her she's no good to any nation except for helo ops or a troop carrier. Then they will have to train a crew for 1200 PSI boilers also. Somethings fishy. There's several KH class carriers in the boneyard why rob a hot ship? Just curious?