Twenty-four Essex-class aircraft carriers were built for the ... Washington, the USS Franklin – nicknamed "Big Ben" by her crew – returned to service and joined Task Force 58 in March 1945.

Summary: The USS Franklin Roosevelt, a Midway-class carrier named after the late president, had a relatively short career compared to later supercarriers. While crucial for early jet testing ...

President Biden announced the names of the newest aircraft carriers that will join the U.S. Navy: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush. The carriers, named after former President Bill ...

The nation’s next two aircraft carriers will feature ... The new, nuclear-powered carriers will be officially named the USS William J. Clinton and the USS George W. Bush when they enter service ...

initially designated as an attack aircraft carrier. Comprised of the first-in-class Kitty Hawk, USS Constellation, USS America, and the Kennedy, the vessels were the last group of carriers to be ...