CVN-74 John C. Stennis nvw
CVN-74 John C. Stennis — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CVN-74 John C. Stennis decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures.
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CVN-74 John C. Stennis during that period of time. Customers report that most decals fit Davco ship castings fairly well. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
Historical Information
The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is the seventh ship of the Nimitz class. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, she was commissioned on December 9, 1995 and named for U.S. Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi.
John C. Stennis made her first major deployment to the Persian Gulf in 1998, flying missions in support of Operation Southern Watch. Later deployments supported Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, while repeated Western Pacific and Arabian Sea operations demonstrated the carrier’s global reach. In 2021 she entered Newport News Shipbuilding for her midlife Refueling and Complex Overhaul.
Key Historical Details
Class: Nimitz class
Ship Type: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Entered Service: December 9, 1995
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 10 ships
Current Status: Remains commissioned and is undergoing a Refueling and Complex Overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding as of 2026.





