Aircraft Carriers
USS Ronald Reagan Pilots Resume Field Carrier-landing Practice
USS Ronald Reagan pilots are resuming field carrier-landing practice on the remote island of Iwo Jima, the Navy said Friday.
'Material Issue' Delays USS Ronald Reagan’s Upcoming Deployment
America's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier's upcoming deployment will be delayed because of a "material issue."
US and French Naval Aviators Find Common Ground
An American-French training exercise off the East Coast is aimed at boosting the fortunes of naval forces of both countries.
China's First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier Begins Sea Trials
The still-unnamed 50,000-ton carrier will probably be formally commissioned before 2020.
All-female Crew Proves its Chops on Carrier Roosevelt
The crew was assembled by reassigning personnel and urging women to obtain the required certifications.
USS Truman Strike Group Begins Mediterranean Operations
Navy officials declined to discuss the Truman's planned operations or when the strike group would move to the Persian Gulf.
As New Carrier Deploys, It May Be Tasked to Fight Two Wars
The Arabian Gulf is temporarily without a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
USS Enterprise Is Officially Deactivated, but Will Stick Around
The Navy and Newport News Shipbuilding have officially pulled the plug on the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
In Quest for 355 Ships, Navy May Buy Two Supercarriers at Once
The Navy is exploring the prospect of acquiring two Ford-class carriers in a single buy to expedite fleet growth.
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Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.