When the USS Hornet sunk in World War II, a tractor used to move aircraft went down too. Now a recovery mission is being ...

Today we are joined by Drachinifel, who is helping us navigate the muddy waters of aircraft carrier development: beginning ...

Aircraft carriers are the ultimate symbol of naval dominance, serving as floating airbases capable of projecting power all ...

The fate of the Pacific Theater of War had nearly been sealed in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. US forces had done the ...

Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 ...

Nimitz’ legacy is etched in naval history as a pioneer of nuclear carrier technology, influencing designs like the expensive ...

One of America's oldest aircraft carriers gets its name from Admiral Chester Nimitz whose strategic thinking turned the tide during World War II.

Had the Aquila been completed, it could have bolstered Italy’s Mediterranean operations by providing fleet air defense and strike capabilities. Not wanting to be viewed as the ‘sick man’ of the Axis ...

Dramatic photographs of Navy forces fighting in the Pacific during World War II will be on display Saturday at a small exhibit in Liberty Station that was put together by the Maritime Museum of ...