PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) completed Sea Trials, April 24, the ship’s first step after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) following the successful completion of a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period.
Sea Trials marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s return to operational status, allowing the crew to test ship systems, validate repairs, and demonstrate readiness at sea.
“I am really proud of the crew after completing such a momentous underway— they trained hard and executed with precision and excellence,” said Capt. Shane T. Marchesi, commanding officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower…