Navy decommissions 'legendary' carrier that shaped history

NEWPORT NEWS - The U.S. Navy has officially decommissioned the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.During Friday's ceremony at a Newport News shipyard, the USS Enterprise was described as a "legendary" vessel that helped shape history. It served more than 50 years, playing a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Affectionately called the "Big E," the ship retired from service in 2012. The Navy has spent the past few years defueling its reactors