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Navy/USMC

Roosevelt Completes Overhaul, Refueling

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, August 30th, 2013

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The Navy yesterday completed the mid-life nuclear refueling and overhaul of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) aircraft carrier. The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Photo by U.S. Navy The ship is returning to the fleet after undergoing four days of sea trials to evaluate the crew and systems after more than four years of work, the service said. The overhaul included refueling the large deck carrier’s two nuclear reactors, upgrading the ship's infrastructure and modernizing combat systems and air wing capabilities,…

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