Saving goodbye to a grand old lady.

Alums sad at Kitty Hawk goodbye

Carlos Rivera served on the USS Kitty Hawk’s first crew. Aaron Lussier is part of its last.

They and sailors from the 48 years between them gathered in the aircraft carrier’s hangar bay Thursday to say goodbye to America’s oldest active warship.

Commissioned in April 1961, the Hawk has seen its last battle. It will be replaced this spring by the USS George H.W. Bush.

Morning Lizards!