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HMS Indefatigable escorted by the destroyers HMS Wizard and HMS Urchin, 1945

HMS Hermes (R-12) in the Mediterranean Sea, 1962

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The Future John F. Kennedy CVN-79

The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) transit the Atlantic Ocean March 20, 2021, marking the first time a Ford-class and Italian carrier have operated together underway. As part of the Italian Navy’s Ready for Operations (RFO) campaign for its flagship, Cavour is conducting sea trials in coordination with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office’s Patuxent River Integrated Test Force to obtain official certification to safely operate the F-35B. Gerald R. Ford is conducting integrated carrier strike group operations during independent steaming event 17 as part of her post-delivery test and trials phase of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley McDowell)

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67) is the only ship of her class (a variant of the Kitty Hawk class of aircraft carrier) and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the United States Navy. The ship was named after the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was nicknamed "Big John". John F. Kennedy was originally designated a CVA (fixed wing attack carrier); however, the designation was changed to CV.

After nearly 40 years of service in the United States Navy, John F. Kennedy was officially decommissioned on 1 August 2007. She is berthed at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance facility in Philadelphia, formerly the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and, until late 2017, was available for donation as a museum and memorial to a qualified organization. In late 2017, the Navy revoked her "donation hold" status and designated her for dismantling. The name has been adopted by the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79).

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)​

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Aircraft carriers are more than majestic ships steaming across the waves. There are over 5000 men and women aboard doing a variety of job...lets see.....the US Navy has defacto 20 carriers if you count the LHAs & LHDs along with the CVNs...most other navies on planet Earth call LHDs and LHS carriers. Here's what the men and women aboard carriers do..

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190506-N-GK137-0020 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 5, 2019. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) is deployed in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley)

190506-N-HX510-0129 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Michael Glenday, from Marlette, Michigan, observes flight operations from the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 6, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) is deployed in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)

180622-N-PL543-0090 by COMSEVENTHFLT, on Flickr

180622-N-OY799-0036 by COMSEVENTHFLT, on Flickr

180621-N-HE318-1027 by COMSEVENTHFLT, on Flickr

180704-N-XK809-1170 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

190503-N-EZ002-2100 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2019) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches amphibious assault ship USS Boxer’s (LHD 4) well deck. Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are embarked on USS Boxer (LHD 4) on a regularly-scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keypher Strombeck)

190430-N-XC372-1671 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (APRIL 30, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony J. Rivera/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2019) Airman Kayla Geibe, from San Antonio, ties down a T-45 Goshawk in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications while in the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2019) Sailors move a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Training Air Wing (TW) 2 from the hangar bay to the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sawyer Haskins)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2019) Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 3rd class Richard Mulhare, left, from Bowie, Md., and Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Cameron Thames, from Raleigh, N.C., opens a throttle valve for one of the main feed pumps aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ashley E. Lowe)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2019) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class James Cysewski, from Youngstown, Ohio controls the improved fresnel lens optical landing signal in primary flight control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2019) Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) 3rd Class Kyle Forbes, from Rosscommon, Mich., one of Ike’s switchgear operators, takes electric plant readings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ashley E. Lowe)

ADRIATIC SEA (May 1, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, carrying President Ilir Meta of Albania, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman/Released)



ADRIATIC SEA (May 1, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Allayah Carr, from Planefield, N.J., participates in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation event making Mother's Day cards in the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darcy McAtee/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2019) Seaman Shacoria Johnson signals to the Fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) from a weatherdeck during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is conducting sustainment operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Victoria Sutton/Released)



PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 12, 2019) Sailors remove a catapult cylinder on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is currently in Norfolk Naval Shipyard for its Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stuart A. Posada)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 30, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 performs an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, U.S. 6th and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of operation.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Garrett LaBarge/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2019) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications while in the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sawyer Haskins/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Sean Sullivan, from Los Angeles, carries a cross-deck pendant on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Sarten/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 5, 2019) Seaman Gaileann Leatham, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, mans starboard watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dartez Williams)



ARABIAN GULF (May 3, 2019) Sailors walk the flight deck looking for foreign object debris prior to flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas R. Boris/Released)

Some things NEVER change!

IONIAN SEA (May 7, 2019) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Sean Hair, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, from Cheraw, S.C., participates in a spades tournament, hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darcy McAtee/Released)



NORFOLK (May. 6, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Haley Skinta renders a salute during colors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is currently moored at Naval Station Norfolk conducting targeted maintenance and training and remains operationally ready. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Donovan M. Jarrett/Released)



IONIAN SEA (May 4, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to conduct a close air support exercise with the U.S. Air Force 603rd Air Control Squadron and the Romanian Air Force. Abraham Lincoln is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, U.S. 6th and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Garrett LaBarge/Released)





SUEZ CANAL (May 9, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Suez Canal. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) is deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12), Destroyer Squadron 2 (DESRON 2), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7); as well as the Spanish navy Àlvaro de Bazàn-class frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F 104). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow & Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Smalley/Released)



NORFOLK (May. 8, 2019) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Brittney Phillips, left, gives training to Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Kimaney Brown in a personnel office aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is currently moored at Naval Station Norfolk conducting targeted maintenance and trainings, and remains operationally ready. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Waddell/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 9, 2019) U.S. Sailors participate in a 5k run hosted by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 10, 2019. The John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adora Okafor)

RED SEA (May 10, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 gets ready to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) is deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Singley/Released)



RED SEA (May 10, 2019) An F/A18E Super Hornet lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) is deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow/Released)



RED SEA (May 10, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow/Released)



RED SEA (May 10, 2019) Sailors launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman/Released)



RED SEA (May 10, 2019) Aviation Ordnancemen transport a missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman/Released)



GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2019) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Julian Burns (right), from Whittier, Calif., and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Morris, from San Diego, build a spindle for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Griffins" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Singley/Released)



PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are embarked on USS Boxer (LHD 4) on a regularly-scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Ann Hattell)

PERFORMING LIVE ON THE USS RONALD REAGAN

GULF OF OMAN, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

09.24.2008​

Scott Stapp, former lead singer of the band Creed, performs a concert with his band on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Stapp was on board to entertain and meet with the crew. Ronald Reagan is currently deployed in the NAVCENT/5th Fleet area of responsibility. Operations in the NAVCENT area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.

PERFORMING LIVE ON THE USS RONALD REAGAN

GULF OF OMAN, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

09.24.2008​

Scott Stapp, former lead singer of the band Creed, performs a concert with his band on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Stapp was on board to entertain and meet with the crew. Ronald Reagan is currently deployed in the NAVCENT/5th Fleet area of responsibility. Operations in the NAVCENT area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.

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HMS Victorious. Steam can be seen venting from the a small steam vent on the bow that served as a pseudo wind sock , 28 October 1941


HMS Victorious at Hvalfjord, Iceland, 4 October 1941. Two Fairey Fulmar fighters are on deck.