USS John F. Kennedy Commemorative Bottle

On Your 6 is honored to announce the release of the limited edition USS John F. Kennedy Commemorative Bottle. In partnership with The Navy League of the United States, Hampton Roads, On Your 6 is donating proceeds from sales to support the commissioning of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy. The funds raised through this initiative will support quality-of-life enhancements aboard the carrier’s community spaces like the tribute room, gym, barbershop, and coffee shop. These enhancements are not covered by taxpayer funding yet they improve the daily lives of sailors and will serve the crew over the ship’s expected 50-year lifespan.

PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) is the second aircraft carrier in the Ford Class, the first new class in more than 40 years. CVN 79 is also the second aircraft carrier to honor President John F. Kennedy for a lifetime of service to the nation. The first USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) aircraft carrier served the fleet for over 50 years before decommissioning in 2007. John F. Kennedy wore our nation’s uniform as a Navy Lieutenant during World War II before serving as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 to November 1963.

The USS John F. Kennedy Commissioning represents a key milestone in the U.S. Navy’s mission to maintain freedom of the seas. The Navy League is committed to ensuring that the men and women who serve aboard this vessel have access to the comforts and amenities that enhance their daily lives.

Ship Sponsor: Ambassador Caroline Kennedy

Navy League Mission: Navy League of the United States, Hampton Roads has three missions: to enhance the morale of active-duty personnel and their families; to focus on educating citizens and elected officials about the importance of the Sea Services to our nation’s defense and economic well-being; and to support youth through programs, that expose young people to the values of our sea services.

Ship Specs: At 1,092 feet in length and 100,000 tons, CVN 79 incorporates more than 23 new technologies, comprising dramatic advances in propulsion, power generation, ordnance handling, and aircraft launch systems. These innovations will support a 33% higher sortie generation rate at significant cost savings when compared to Nimitz-class carriers. The Gerald R. Ford class also offers a considerable reduction—approximately $4 billion per ship—in life cycle operations and support costs compared to the earlier Nimitz class.