Old soldiers (and old sailors for that matter) may fade away, but modern warships meet a crueler fate: they head to the scrap yard and are "broken up" after their years of service. It begins with a ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS Ranger (CVA-61), a Forrestal-class "supercarrier ... contributing to U.S. military efforts globally. Its deployments included operations off Kenya and in the ...

After 35 years of service, the USS Philippine Sea has left Norfolk Naval Station on its final deployment. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser will join a task force to deter illicit activity ...