09532 - USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
Key Facts
- Nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
- Commissioned October 18, 1977
- Homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, VA
- Named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Part of Naval Air Force Atlantic
About ZIP Code 09532
FPO AE 09532 serves USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Named after the 34th President and Supreme Allied Commander during World War II, the carrier was commissioned on October 18, 1977 and is the second of ten Nimitz-class carriers in the fleet. The ship displaces over 100,000 tons and can carry approximately 90 aircraft including F/A-18 Super Hornets, E-2C Hawkeyes, and various helicopters.
USS Eisenhower, known affectionately as 'IKE', regularly deploys to the Mediterranean Sea, Middle East, and other areas of operation as part of carrier strike group operations. The ship serves as the flagship for its strike group, coordinating operations with guided-missile cruisers, destroyers, and support vessels. During deployment, mail routes through the Newark International Service Center before transport to the ship's location.
Personnel sending mail to sailors aboard CVN 69 should use the format: Rank and Name, Division, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), FPO AE 09532-2830. Mail delivery times vary significantly based on the ship's deployment status and location. When in port at Norfolk, delivery is typically within 7-10 days; during deployment, delivery can take 2-4 weeks depending on operational tempo and resupply schedules.
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