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I served aboard the USS America from 1989 until 1992, we were there for the entire Persian Gulf War. I was a Petty Officer 2nd Class or E-5 at the time of my discharge.



It was the most massive and impressive thing I have ever been a part of, although I played only a very small part its the period of my life when I felt the most important to so many people.





Her Grave Site.

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Depth = 2810 Fathoms (16,860 Feet)




Message from NAVSEA, May 16, 2005




"On 14 May at approximately 1130 am EDT, a solemn moment of silence was held

as the aircraft carrier ex-America slipped quietly beneath the waves. The data

collected during the 25 days at sea from these test events will be of great

value to Navy engineers and designers to improve the design and survivability

of the nation's future aircraft carrier fleet. The Navy will provide a video

and bronze plaque to members of the USS America Carrier Veterans Association

and the America Museum Foundation at a yet to be determined time in the

future. We thank and honor all the veterans of the USS America who lived and

fought for freedom and democracy aboard this majestic vessel."