Adm. William Houston, right, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, hosts breakfast for officers assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy’s (CVN 79) Reactor Department in Kennedy’s Flag Mess during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 29, 2026. Historically, the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program embarks every new construction nuclear-powered warship for their first underway at sea. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dean M. Cates)
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2026 15:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9508756 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-N-RG587-1011 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.52 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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John F. Kennedy completes Builder’s Sea Trials, First Underway
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