Acting SECDEF Shanahan Defends Truman Carrier Cut to Senate Panel
The acting secretary of defense defended the Pentagon’s decision to retire a Nimitz-class carrier 25 years early during a hearing…
Pentagon Plan to Sideline Carrier Truman Will Net Just $17M in FY 2020
A Pentagon budget plan to sideline an aircraft carrier, rather than refuel it, and redirect money for other defense priorities would…
USS George Washington Begins Midlife Refueling, Overhaul With Benefit of Lessons From 5 Previous Aircraft Carriers
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) began a 48-month Refueling and Complex Overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding earlier this month…
Carrier Lincoln Redelivers to the Navy After 4-Year Refueling and Complex Overhaul
Newport News Industries redelivered nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) to the U.S. Navy after completing the carrier’s four-year mid-life Refueling…
UPDATED: Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves Newport News on Sea Trials
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has left Newport News Shipbuilding on sea trials on Tuesday ahead of the official completion of…
Crew of Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Starts to Move Back Onboard Ahead of RCOH Completion Later This Year
The crew of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) began moving back on the ship late last week opening galley and berthing areas…
Video: Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves Dry Dock
Almost two years into its four-year midlife upgrade, Nimitz-class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) left dry dock at Newport News…
HII: George Washington ‘Will Not Come In On Time’ If Pentagon Delays Decision on Refueling
The Pentagon’s delay in deciding whether to scrap or refuel nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) will add almost…
Navy: Decision to Pull Unfunded Carrier Refueling Request was CNO’s Choice
The head of the U.S. Navy decided to cut an unfunded request to Congress to start purchasing long lead items…