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At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)-- A lone plane captain conducts a walk around inspection of his F-14D Tomcat that is assigned to Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31). THe F-14D is armed with AIM-9 Siderwinder Missiles and a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and a GBU-14. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN (CVW 14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class (AW/PJ) Philip A. McDaniel. Cleared for release by ALBG PAO, LCDR Jeff Bender.

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72): One of the Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Ever

Key Points and Summary – USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered carrier homeported in San Diego and flagship of Carrier Strike Group...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 25, 2025

The Abraham Lincoln and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups conduct carrier strike force operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet. Together, the strike groups will complete high-end warfighting training, enhancing interoperability with key allies and partners in the European theater. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/Released)

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Aircraft Carrier John C. Stennis Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is a Nimitz-class supercarrier commissioned in 1995 and now undergoing a Refueling and Complex...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 25, 2025

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China’s Navy Is On the Brink of Becoming a Real Aircraft Carrier ‘Powerhouse’

Key Points and Summary – China’s Type 003 Fujian carrier has completed electromagnetic catapult and arrested-landing trials with J-35 stealth fighters, J-15T strike jets,...

Jack BuckbySeptember 25, 2025

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$13,000,000,000: USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Is Worth Every Last Cent

Key Points and Summary – At $13.3B, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the Navy’s largest, most advanced carrier, fielding EMALS, Advanced Arresting Gear,...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 24, 2025

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China’s New Fujian Aircraft Carrier Looks Close to Fully Operational

Key Points and Summary – China’s PLAN announced its first at-sea EM catapult launches and arrested landings from the Type 003 carrier Fujian, using...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 23, 2025

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The Forrestal-Class Aircraft Carriers Have a Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The Forrestal-class—Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence—were America’s first true jet-era supercarriers, conceived to launch heavy strike aircraft and high-performance...

Harry J. KazianisSeptember 21, 2025

Thirteen U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. Integrating 3rd MAW’s combat power and capabilities while conducting realistic training is essential to generate readiness and lethality in our units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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The U.S. Military Has ‘Mini Aircraft Carriers’ with F-35s: Meet the America-Class Assault Ship

Key Points and Summary – America-class LHAs are the Navy’s largest amphibs and “lightning carriers” for USMC F-35B STOVL jets. -Flight 0 ships—USS America...

Christian OrrSeptember 20, 2025

(October 30, 2007) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) following a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). All Naval vessels are periodically inspected by INSURV to check their material condition and battle readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) M. Jeremie Yoder.

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RANKED: Meet the 5 Worst Aircraft Carriers in Naval History

Key Points and Summary – “Worst” aircraft carriers fail in different ways but share the same outcome: no sustainable airpower at sea. Russia’s Admiral...

Harry J. KazianisSeptember 14, 2025

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2025) Sailors transport an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 onto an aircraft elevator aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting carrier qualifications and routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kayleigh Tucker)

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How Do You Replace the Aircraft Carrier?

Key Points and Summary – If aircraft carriers are becoming too vulnerable to long-range missiles, hypersonics, and swarms, replace the single “big deck” with...

Andrew LathamSeptember 11, 2025

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72): One of the Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Ever

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Aircraft Carrier John C. Stennis Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s Navy Is On the Brink of Becoming a Real Aircraft Carrier ‘Powerhouse’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

$13,000,000,000: USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Is Worth Every Last Cent

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s New Fujian Aircraft Carrier Looks Close to Fully Operational

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Forrestal-Class Aircraft Carriers Have a Message for the U.S. Navy

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The U.S. Military Has ‘Mini Aircraft Carriers’ with F-35s: Meet the America-Class Assault Ship

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RANKED: Meet the 5 Worst Aircraft Carriers in Naval History

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How Do You Replace the Aircraft Carrier?

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