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The U.S. Navy said the presence of its aircraft carriers have deterred adversaries from striking against the country's ...

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A U.S. aircraft carrier is operating near the Philippines, while a Chinese aircraft carrier is visiting Hong Kong.

The Department of Defense is considering eliminating up to five admiral positions to reduce leadership redundancy. Experts warn the move risks long-term harm to Navy readiness.

By embracing the FJ-3 Fury, the Navy was able to more fully transition to jet aircraft, proving that high-performance fighters could operate effectively from aircraft carriers.

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U.S. forces already have a large presence in the Middle East. Now, more ships and aircraft are on their way as tensions with Iran rise.

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Japanese aircraft carrier Shoho is hit by a torpedo from a Douglas TBD-1 Devastator during attacks by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft in the late morning of May 7, 1942. (Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons) ...