Which U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Had The Shortest Service Life And What Happened To It?
The seventh aircraft carrier to enter service was the USS Hornet, commissioned a mere 48 days before Pearl Harbor.
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The US Navy's Submarine Fleet Is Bigger Than You Think
America's submarines are silent, deadly, and spend most of their time hidden beneath the waves. Here's how many there actually are.
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Unexpected Jobs That Exist On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers have their fair share of pilots and sailors, but these vessels have a few other jobs on board that help keep these floating cities operating.
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Do US Navy Aircraft Carriers Really Have Starbucks On Board?
The internet has been fostering the rumor for years that U.S. warships have a Starbucks on board and it's not entirely inaccurate. Here's what we know.
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The Evolution Of Naval Warfare: The Submarine's Lasting Impact
Submarines have captivated imaginations and dominated nightmares for much of the 20th century, but undersea vessels have a much longer history than that.
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Why The New F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet Is The Navy's Next-Level Fighter
F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is based on a fourth generation fighter jet, but its advancements have ensured its continued use with the Navy for years.
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The Tragic Reason The US Navy Stopped Making Flying Aircraft Carrier Airships
In the 1930s, the United States Navy launched two flying aircraft carrier airships but unfortunately, it ended in tragedy. Here's what happened.
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Every Active Aircraft Carrier In The US Navy As Of 2024
Aircraft carriers are essential to the working order and success of naval forces, with 11 ships still in operation in the United States.
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10 Sunken US Navy Aircraft Carriers (And Their Current Location)
These 10 U.S. Navy aircraft carriers are proof that no ship is unsinkable, no matter how big. Here's where they're currently resting.
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How Fast Can A US Navy Aircraft Carrier Go?
Aircraft carriers are huge and cumbersome vessels, laden with people and aircraft. Surely, they can't be very fast. Right?
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The Story Of The U.S. Navy's First-Ever Aircraft Carrier
While European nations started the aircraft carrier craze just prior to the outbreak of World War I, the United States wasn't too far behind.
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Everything You Need To Know About US Navy Minesweepers
Not long after sea mines were developed, a ship was invented to defend against them. Here's everything you need to know about the U.S. Navy's minesweepers.
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Here's How The Navy Fights Fires On Its Ships
The U.S. Navy's metal fleet in WWII brought a plethora of enhancements to firefighting while adhering one rule.
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9 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Gear Used By Navy SEALs
The Navy SEALs are one of the elite units of the American special forces, and they get a lot of cutting edge tech. Here's some of the most interesting stuff.
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How Naval Warfare Took To The Sky: The Rise Of The Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers marry naval and air forces, together forming a powerful weapon of war that changed history. Here's a look at the rise of the aircraft carrier.
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Three Unusual Camouflage Patterns Used By WWI Naval Vessels
While a ship painted like a zebra wouldn't be many people's definition of camouflage, WWI naval boats used this design as one of the first examples of it.
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What Makes The Navy's USS Zumwalt Destroyer Vessel So Special
If you picture a Navy destroyer in your head, it probably doesn't look like the angular, sci-fi shape of the unique and extremely powerful USS Zumwalt.
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9 Of The Most Legendary Naval Aircraft Ever Flown
The importance of the naval aircraft has only increased with time as military aviation has evolved. These are the most legendary to take to the skies.
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Here's What The Navy's New CMV-22B Osprey Can Do
The Navy has a new CMV-22B Osprey coming into service very soon. It's a VTOL aircraft with long range which makes it perfect for its designated mission.
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The British Navy Will Use Lasers To Zap Drones Out Of The Sky: Here's How
Instead of using expensive ordinance to shoot down missiles, what if we used a futuristic laser instead? That's what the British Navy is working on.
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Here's How Massive Navy Ships Actually Float
Navy ships are massive, with the largest U.S. ship, the USS Gerald R. Ford, weighing 90,000 tons. Here's how these behemoths actually stay afloat.
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How The US Navy Used WWI Ghost Ships To Practice Bombing
Crewless remotely-controlled military ships might seem like a pretty modern innovation, but you might be surprised to learn they were used in the 1920s.
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Here's How The US Navy Is Planning To Use AI In Submarines
The U.S. Navy is planning on using AI in submarines as part of a joint military effort with Australia and the United Kingdom. Here's the full story.
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Here's How The Navy Plans To Decommission The Nuclear USS Enterprise
It's vital to consider what happens to a nuclear-reactor-driven ship when it comes to the end of its service life, and this is the dilemma with USS Enterprise.
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Here's What Grounded The Navy T-45 Goshawk Jet
The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet was a tandem jet used to train fighter pilots intermediate and advanced skills, but it has been grounded. Here's what we know.
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Here's How The U.S. Navy Fights Rust On Its Ships (And Why It Costs Way More Than You'd Think)
The U.S. Armed Forces pledge to fight all enemies, foreign, domestic, and in the case of the Navy, rust. Here's how our sailors keep our ships rust free.
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Meet The Navy's Charming Barrier Tugboats: The Boomin' Beavers
Take a look at some of the smallest boats in the United States Navy -- the adorable Boomin' Beavers, a tiny boat with a very specific mission.
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