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Strategic Influence

The Oldest Ships and Submarines in the US Navy

Chris Lange
14 April 2024
14 min
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BLUF

USS Blue Ridge, active since 1970, is the oldest commissioned warship.

Summary

  1. Nimitz-class carriers succeeded by Ford-class supercarriers.
  2. Cold War submarines, littoral ships being decommissioned.
  3. Fleet dominated by destroyers and submarines.
  4. Changes reflect U.S. Navy operational shifts.
READ: The Oldest Ships and Submarines in the US Navy

References

  • Media Check: 24/7 Wall St  - Media Bias/Fact Check ((HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

     
 

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