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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl Vinson breaks away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after conducting in-air refueling May 3, 2017, over the Western Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS is an essential component to the mid-air refueling of a multitude of aircraft ranging from fighter jets to cargo planes from different services and nations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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The EA-18G Growler Has A Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy’s premier electronic attack aircraft, designed to jam enemy radars and communications to...

Stephen SilverOctober 15, 2025

Pacific Ocean (November 3, 2003) -- During Tiger Cruise aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing Eleven personnel participate in a flag unfurling rehearsal with the help of fellow tigers on the flight deck. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Force and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are in route to Nimitz homeport of San Diego, California after an eight-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo.

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7 Ways China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary – China has developed a multi-layered strategy to threaten U.S. aircraft carriers that goes far beyond its famous “carrier-killer” missiles....

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 15, 2025

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A Shipyard Worker Started a Fire on U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to ‘Go Home Early’

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. nuclear submarine USS Miami was destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 2012 while undergoing an overhaul. -The...

Jack BuckbyOctober 15, 2025

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower conducts rudder turns during sea trials.

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Forget Aircraft Carriers and Submarines: The U.S. Navy’s Best Weapon Comes Down to 1 Word

Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Navy’s Mark 48 is the quiet constant behind American sea power: a heavyweight torpedo that hunts submarines and...

Harry J. KazianisOctober 15, 2025

Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Sept. 25, 2004) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), conducts a high-speed pass at the conclusion of the tactical air power demonstration at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty," Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The demonstration showcased multiple F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets displaying various maneuvers and simulated bomb and staffing passes in front of the crowd. The air show, held Sept. 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)

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The F-14D Tomcat Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The F-14D Tomcat earned its legend by doing the carrier’s hardest jobs well. -Its digital APG-71 radar paired with...

Harry J. KazianisOctober 15, 2025

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The U.S. Navy’s Big Littoral Combat Ship Mistake Still Stings

Key Points and Summary – As the final Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is delivered, a review of the program’s mixed legacy shows it was...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 14, 2025

Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Christopher Courtney assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Det. 16 assist his team members during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE) training from an SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism.

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‘Captain, We Have Been Destroyed’: Canadian Diesel Submarine ‘Sank’ $5.5 Billion Navy Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary – In a shocking 1981 NATO exercise, a Canadian diesel-electric submarine successfully penetrated a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group and...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 14, 2025

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‘Uncontrollable Flooding’ Caused A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to Implode

Key Points and Summary – The 1963 loss of the nuclear submarine USS Thresher with all 129 personnel aboard was a pivotal disaster that...

Jack BuckbyOctober 13, 2025

(Aug. 1, 2016) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) receives stores while conducting a vertical replenishment at sea, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder)

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Problem: U.S. Navy Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers Face 6 Year Long Refits

Key Points and Summary – The Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) is a massive, multi-year mid-life refit for U.S. nuclear aircraft carriers, designed to...

Kris OsbornOctober 13, 2025

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The EA-18G Growler Has A Message for the U.S. Navy

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7 Ways China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

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A Shipyard Worker Started a Fire on U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to ‘Go Home Early’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Forget Aircraft Carriers and Submarines: The U.S. Navy’s Best Weapon Comes Down to 1 Word

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-14D Tomcat Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Navy’s Big Littoral Combat Ship Mistake Still Stings

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Captain, We Have Been Destroyed’: Canadian Diesel Submarine ‘Sank’ $5.5 Billion Navy Aircraft Carrier

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‘Uncontrollable Flooding’ Caused A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to Implode

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Problem: U.S. Navy Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers Face 6 Year Long Refits

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