The prefix "USS," meaning "United States Ship," is used in official documents to identify a commissioned ship of the Navy. It applies to a ship while she is in commission.

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Feb 5, 2026 · The U.S. Navy’s second nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier completed testing Wednesday, roughly a week after it powered out to sea.

From immersive exhibits to exciting events, there are countless ways to explore America’s Living Symbol of Freedom – the USS Midway. This legendary aircraft carrier is hugely popular and has …

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) conducted its first in-class, live fire missile exercise, April 14, as the crew prepares for future employment opportunities.

Mar 8, 2026 · The United States Navy’s oldest active nuclear-powered supercarrier, the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), departed from Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., for the final time on Saturday …

Jul 4, 2025 · The “USS” designation is not permanent throughout a ship’s entire lifespan. It applies strictly during the period when a vessel is officially commissioned and actively serving in the United …

USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was the first nuclear-powered surface warship in the world when she was commissioned in 1961 and signalled a new era of United States naval weaponry by being the first …

USS America (LHA-6) is an amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy and the lead ship of the America -class amphibious assault ship. The fourth U.S. warship to be named for the United States …