Sale of Last Conventional Supercarriers Deals Final Blow To Museum Hopes
When James Melka first approached USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), he had no idea the size of the aircraft carrier. As…
Navy Weighing Costs, Timelines of Bringing F-35Cs to Carrier JFK
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy is mulling how it will accelerate adding the capability for the next Ford-class aircraft carrier…
Navy Rethinking Need For Dual-Phase Carrier Delivery
THE PENTAGON – After years of delays, the Navy’s top weapons buyer is optimistic enough about the Ford-class aircraft carrier…
Navy to Update 2 Dry Docks to Accommodate Ford-Class Carriers
Only one of the Navy’s 18 dry docks used for maintaining the nuclear-powered carrier fleet can support a Ford-class carrier,…
HII: Future Carrier John F. Kennedy Construction Costs Down, Ship Will Launch Next Year
Huntington Ingalls Industries executives expect the future aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to launch by the end of 2019, which…
Navy, Newport News Seeking Ways to Cut Carrier Costs, Introduce More Competition
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert said the Navy is making good progress learning lessons…
From Ensign to Commander-in-Chief: A Look at the Presidents Who Served in the U.S. Navy Reserve
Every president may be the commander-in-chief, but not all have military experience to inform that responsibility. Even fewer have served in…