Beginning with the Forrestal class, (CV-59 to present) all carriers commissioned into service are classified as supercarriers. The U.S. Navy has also used escort aircraft carriers (CVE, …

Jun 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy is weighing what to do about the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, which has been battling Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the …

When the Cold War ended in 1991, the U.S. Navy had conventionally powered carriers from the Midway, Forrestal, and Kitty Hawk classes active, along with USS John F. Kennedy; and the …

Provides information on the history and deployments of numerous ships and includes carrier air wing lists, names and cruises.

Mar 24, 2025 · Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked, which was operating in the East China Sea last week, has been tasked to transit to the Middle …

6 days ago · The U.S. Navy will name its next aircraft carrier the USS Musk according to an executive order to be issued later today.The vessel, which was originally to be christened the …

Listing of all aircraft carriers deployed by the United States Navy throughout its illustrious history.

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, and the lead ship of her class.

Feb 27, 2025 · Aircraft carriers support and operate aircraft that engage in attacks on airborne, afloat and ashore targets that threaten free use of the sea and engage in sustained power …

Nov 13, 2023 · Using archives from the U.S. Navy and other sources, 24/7 Wall St. listed all aircraft carriers in the Navy’s history, including when they were commissioned and how long …