Summary and Key Points: National security analyst Stephen Silver evaluates the operational status of the USS Gerald R. Ford ...

The United States has 11 aircraft carriers spread across the world, but four of them are in various stages of maintenance.

One U.S. Navy aircraft has the longest deployment. But that's not the whole story. We explain how the Cold War, pandemic, and more affect the stats.

History has its share of forgotten aircraft carriers. These long-forgotten ships were often testbeds for new technologies and strategies.

CVN-68 began a homeport shift to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as part of a long-planned process for the carrier’s ...

The deployment of the USS George H.W. Bush signals a massive shift in U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) strategy. Moving to a three-carrier footprint in the Middle East is a rare posture, typically ...

The USS Nimitz has left Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton for the final time, marking the end of its long history in the Pacific ...

Origins and early development of the aircraft carrier -- The aircraft carrier matures -- Capital ships -- The Cold War and after -- Joint operations ...

Modern aircraft carriers operated by the United States Navy are massive, highly advanced floating cities capable of extending the nation's might across the globe. The latest addition to the fleet, the ...

The United States is home to an enormous range of museums. In 2015, The Washington Post reported that the country has about 35,000 of them. Needless to say, not all these establishments will appeal to ...