When our midshipmen take on West Point’s cadets in the 116th Army-Navy Game, the mids will be wearing uniforms that pay homage to seven types of our ships – detailed on seven hand-painted helmets that each player will wear, assigned by position. As we countdown towards our 14th consecutive victory …
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for the first time as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Oct. 1.Ronald Reagan’s arrival to CFAY highlights her role as the fifth U.S. carrier forward deployed to the 7th Fleet area of …
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By Rear Adm. Michael Manazir Director Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) The nuclear powered aircraft carrier (CVN), with its embarked carrier air wing (CVW), is the only maritime force capable of executing the full range of military operations necessary to protect our national interests. From deterrence, to humanitarian assistance, to large-scale …
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The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. The arrested landing is part of initial at-sea Developmental Testing I (DT-I) for the F-35C, which commenced Nov. 3 …
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By Peg Fitzpatrick I recently had the opportunity to visit USS Carl Vinson, a Navy aircraft carrier. My initial thought was “why would I want to do that? I don’t like military stuff.” I had no idea what our military did even though my father was in the Navy as …
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By Rear Adm. Tom Moore Program Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers Sunday, July 14th marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald R. Ford, 38th president of the United States. This was an important historical milestone for the country because of President Ford’s exceptional legacy of service, but also an important …
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By Rear Adm. Tom Moore Program Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers As program executive officer for aircraft carriers, I am responsible for the design, new construction, maintenance, refueling and inactivation of our Nation’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. This year has been an exciting and rewarding year for aircraft carriers. In December 2012, …
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Right now your Navy is 100% on watch around the globe helping to preserve the American way of life. Whether it be operating and training in the waters off the coast of Virginia or deployed U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, the flexibility and presence provided by our U.S. naval …
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By Rear Adm. Tom Moore, Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers Today we celebrate a milestone in the construction of the Navy’s next generation aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The island is among the last of 160 total superlifts, and as it is landed on the …
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“Faces of the Fleet” takes a look at YOUR Navy operating forward. These images represent the greatest Sailors in the greatest Navy in the world leading from the deck plates, and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! Hooyah, Navy!! Midshipman 1st Class …
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