Keeping America’s Navy deployed and defended
Vessels
They land on beaches, transporting troops and equipment for combat. They glide hundreds of feet below the water’s surface, providing security to a hospital ship on a humanitarian mission. They include nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, the largest warships in the world; 49-foot Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles; Arleigh-Burke class-guided missile destroyers; and high-speed landing craft. They are the vessels of America’s Navy.
Aircraft carriers are the backbone of America’s Navy, a fleet that supports U.S. interests and encourages peace around the globe. Typically traveling in battle groups, these vessels operate in international waters without needing permission for landing or overflight rights. Each is a self-sustained floating airport that’s sovereign U.S. territory. When deployed, they operate with their own ZIP code, post office, hospital, dental clinic, barbershops, athletic facilities and chapels. More than 18,000 meals are prepared daily and each of the crew has e-mail access. read on Carriers
Navy cruisers, destroyers and frigates make certain no carrier, cargo/supply ship or oil tanker proceeds into an area where enemy action is possible. With lightning-quick communications, space-based radar systems, precision weapons and advanced engineering systems, these agile surface warfare ships provide anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and anti-ship protective measures. read on Cruisers, Destroyers & Frigates
Performing in groups of three ships, the Amphibious Force in America’s Navy is known for its ability to move swiftly through water and over land. They operate year-round, handling power projection and beach assault, as well as assisting in crisis response, humanitarian operations and disaster relief. read on Amphibious Craft
America’s Naval submarines and their crews play a number of roles in both war and peace time: attack, surveillance, commando insertion, research, and nuclear deterrence. Through all this, the Navy has found individuals to serve proudly in the “Silent Service,” where standards are high and victories are often kept secret.
In order to carry out their missions, submariners are equipped with some of the most high-tech equipment in the world, from special mini-subs for inserting SEAL teams into hostile target areas to ballistic missiles to advanced computers and sonar equipment. read on Submarines
America's Navy
A Global Force for Good
