USS Carl Vinson in Mideast ahead of Iran-US nuclear talksThe operation comes as U.S. officials have linked the U.S.′ monthlong campaign against the Houthis as a means to pressure Iran in the negotiations.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press8 days ago
USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deploymentThe Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
US carrier arrives in South Korea after North Korea missile testThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson has arrived in South Korea in a show of force.7 weeks ago
Navy relieves CO of USS Harry S. Truman following collisionCapt. Dave Snowden's relief comes one week after the carrier collided with a merchant vessel while operating in the Mediterranean Sea.By Beth Sullivan2 months ago