Since World War II, the U.S. Navy’s carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the United States has responded with one or more carrier task forces.
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May 22, 2012
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Battle Of Midway’s 70th Anniversary

It was an event that changed the course of history.

70 years ago Monday, American Naval forces began the most pivotal naval battle in the Pacific war: the Battle of Midway. Where, despite being largely outnumbered, by nightfall of the first day of a three-day battle, the Japanese had last four carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Soryu and Hiryu. The U.S., only one: USS Yorktown (CV 5).

It was the Battle at Midway that ultimately turned the tide of World War II and brought American victory.

The Midway anniversary also marks the beginning of the revolution of Naval aviation, marking the aircraft carrier over the battleship as the mainstay of the U.S. Navy – a position it still holds.


The scene on board USS Yorktown (CV 5), shortly after she was hit by three Japanese bombs on 4 June 1942. 

June 05, 2012
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A wreath floats out to sea during a wreath laying ceremony held on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

(Source: navy.mil)

June 07, 2012
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They had no right to win. Yet they did, and in doing so they changed the course of the war. More than that, they added a new name - Midway - to that small list that inspires men by example – Marathon, the Marne, the Somme, and Rorke’s Drift. Even against the greatest odds, there is something in the human spirit – a magic blend of skill, faith, and valour that can lift men from certain defeat to incredible victory.
 Walter Lord about the June 4-7, 1942, Battle of Midway
June 08, 2012
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier? Post your questions here and a civilian Huntington Ingalls Industries (the sole provider of aircraft carriers to the U.S. Navy) employee underway on U.S.S. George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) will try to answer your questions and give you a taste of the experience. Please post before 5:00 p.m. eastern on Friday!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live and work on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier? Post your questions here and a civilian Huntington Ingalls Industries (the sole provider of aircraft carriers to the U.S. Navy) employee underway on U.S.S. George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) will try to answer your questions and give you a taste of the experience. Please post before 5:00 p.m. eastern on Friday!

June 13, 2012
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June Hot Shots of the construction of America’s next supercarrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

June 20, 2012
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Nearly 6,000 sailors head to sea as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and its strike group, nearly 6,000 sailors, departed on a nine-month deployment last Wednesday, which the Navy says will be the longest of its type in a decade.

Typically lasting six to seven months, this group will have an extended stay at sea in order to allow other ships time for maintenance.

The Eisenhower, last deployed two years ago, will be taking the place of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Fair winds and following seas, sailors!

(Source: interactives.wavy.com)

June 26, 2012
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Recently deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and its strike group operate in the Atlantic Ocean.

June 28, 2012
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VIDEO: Aircraft Carrier Ike Deploys

Have you ever wondered what the final moments of an aircraft carrier looks like before it pulls away from the dock, and sets sail for months at sea? Wonder no more. Here’s a new the U.S. Navy has release of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) deployment last week.

June 29, 2012
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