“The ceremony symbolizes the transition from a hull to a ship with spirit and honors the shipbuilders and crew who brought ...

Since 1819, Congress has said Navy ships are to be named by the Secretary of the Navy. Congress also issues non-binding naming guidelines that shape tradition: destroyers after distinguished naval ...

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The United States Navy, arguably the most powerful sea-based military force to ever exist, owes a lot of its power to the large fleet of ships in its arsenal. As of January 2025, it was operating more ...

The United States Navy is one of the oldest and proudest branches of the U.S. military. It's been around since 1775, though it was initially called the Continental Navy before it became the U.S. Navy ...

The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power. The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon, the Navy’s Pacific ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other, the Navy's Pacific Fleet said. The ...

As Veterans Day approaches, Henry John "Hank" Allers is set to turn 99 on Nov. 11, a date that doubles as a tribute to his ...

In what is shaping up to be the most significant maritime event in the nation’s history, more than 50 Class A and Class B tall ships from 30 countries have committed to participate in the NY/NJ region ...