[Terp]

This is the flag. It traditionally is flown by the oldest active duty ship in the Fleet. I see it every day. It's currently flown by the USS Kitty Hawk stationed here in Yokosuka Japan. Prior to the Kitty Hawk it was flown onboard the USS Inedepndence also here in Yokosuka, my last ship.

Chief Petty Officer Dewey L Terpening Yokosuka, Japan

[Terp]

USS Independence.

Terp

[Denver Ditdat]

Prior to the Kitty Hawk it was flown onboard the USS Inedepndence also here in Yokosuka, my last ship.

Haze grey and underway Indy bump!

I made two cruises aboard the Independence with VS-28 in '82, '83, and '84. In retrospect, that was one of the best times of my life, and gave me a solid foundation for the rest of my professional career.

Fair winds and following seas, Chief, and good to see you on FR.

[SC Swamp Fox]

Welcome aboard FreeRepublic!

Former AT1
Ship's Company, 1984-89
USS Saratoga (CV-60)

[dixie sass]

Thank you Terp, for your service to this country. Please extend my appreciation to all your shipmates and the Captain and Executive officer of the ship. She is a fine lady that you serve on.

With best regards,
Dixie Sass

[NovemberCharlie]

Isn't the oldest active duty ship in the Fleet the Constitution in Annapolis? Or is that just the oldest commissioned ship?