Tours will be open for the public during the visit from March 17 to 20.
The Kennedy is the centerpiece of an eight-vessel carrier strike group that is to begin its massive sea and air exercise here on Saturday.
Congressman Miller wrote a letter to Admiral William J. Fallon to encourage the Navy to make a port call in Pensacola. The text of the Letter can be read below.
Videos of high performace aircraft landing on the USS JFK can also be seen by visiting the links below.
http://jeffmiller.house.gov/_multimedia/HornetCloseShot.avi
http://jeffmiller.house.gov/_multimedia/TomcatCloseShot.avi
http://jeffmiller.house.gov/_multimedia/tomcattrap.avi
http://jeffmiller.house.gov/_multimedia/Hornettrap.avi
March 1, 2004
Adm. William J. Fallon
Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk, VA 23551-2487
Admiral Fallon:
It is my understanding that the aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy, CV 67, will steam into the Gulf of Mexico and is considering a port call in Pensacola. I wanted to share my enthusiasm for this event and let you know that my office stands ready to assist with any appropriate action. Additionally, the longstanding history and tradition of Naval Aviation in Pensacola makes it a wonderful place to showcase the recent upgrades made to the "Big John"
As always, I thank you for your service to our country and the care and attention you afford our men and women in uniform.
With warm personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
JEFF MILLER
Member of Congress