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Where are America’s aircraft carriers now?

Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half are deployed at any given ...
Explore the intense battle that unfolded during World War II as the Japanese launched a decisive torpedo strike against the USS Yorktown at Midway. Witness this pivotal moment in history and discover ...
The 4th Marine Division and the Army's 7th Infantry Division landed on several islands within the atoll. Four days later, ...
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 2, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in ...