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Key Points and Summary – The Midway-class aircraft carriers were the U.S. Navy’s first designed with heavily armored flight ...
Key Points and Summary – The Cold War-era aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61) was a legendary workhorse for the U.S. Navy, spending nearly its entire career in the Pacific as a bulwark against ...
The following is the August 1, 2025, Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress. From the Report Introduction This report provides background information ...
The ship is the first Zumwalt class to visit Yokosuka since USS Zumwalt’s 2022 visit, which was the first ever port call for the class in the Western Pacific region. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG ...
The future USS John F. Kennedy was scheduled to join the fleet this month but now isn’t on track for delivery until March 2027, according to the Navy’s 2026 budget estimates.
MILITARY Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags USS Nimitz set for 2026 decommissioning while replacement Kennedy won't arrive until 2027 ...
The U.S. Navy shared this photo of a Columbus native serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Christopher ...
Newport News Shipbuilding hits milestone with dual Ford-class carrier builds, 3D printing tech, and major workforce investments to meet Navy demand.
As the Nimitz-class carriers retire, fielding their Ford-class replacements in a timely manner is imperative.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has begun a maintenance stint that will keep it from deployment for 17 months, Navy officials said.
It’s world class training for the entire Carrier Strike Group,” explained Rear Admiral Paul Lanzilotta, Commander of Carrier Strike Group Twelve.
The Navy proposes to homeport the USS John F. Kennedy at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, replacing a departing Nimitz-class carrier. Electrical upgrades at the base will begin in 2026 to support the ...