On 25 February 2011, the navy conducted the "First Cut of Steel" ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, signalling the formal start of construction for "John F. Kennedy".
February 2011, the navy conducted the "First Cut of Steel" ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News. This was on 25. February 2011, the navy was signalling the formal start of construction for "John F. Kennedy". This was on 25.