09512 - USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)April 2019
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
Key Facts
- Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
- Commissioned December 9, 1995
- Named for Senator John C. Stennis
- Crew of 3,200+ plus air wing
- Over 60 aircraft capacity
About ZIP Code 09512
FPO AE 09512 serves USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of the world's largest warships. Commissioned on December 9, 1995, the ship is named for Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi, who served 41 years in the United States Senate and was a strong advocate for a powerful Navy. Senator Stennis was chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and played a crucial role in shaping American naval policy during the Cold War.
USS John C. Stennis displaces over 100,000 tons and is powered by two nuclear reactors that give the ship virtually unlimited range. The carrier can carry over 60 aircraft including F/A-18 Super Hornets, E-2C Hawkeyes, and various helicopters. With a crew of approximately 3,200 sailors plus 2,500 air wing personnel, Stennis operates as the centerpiece of a Carrier Strike Group, projecting American power worldwide. The ship regularly deploys to the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and beyond.
Mail for personnel aboard CVN 74 routes through the Newark International Service Center. When addressing mail, use: Rank and Name, Division, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Unit 100175 Box number, FPO AE 09512. Delivery times vary from 7-10 days in port to 2-4 weeks during deployment depending on the ship's operational schedule and underway replenishment opportunities.
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