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United States Navy: Maritime warfare service branch of the U.S. military
The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the world's most powerful navy and the largest by tonnage, at 4.5 million tons in 2021 and in 2009 an estimated battle fleet tonnage that exceeded the next 13 navies combined. It has the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet, with 11 in service, one undergoing trials, two new carriers under construction, and six other carriers planned as of 2024. With 336,978 personnel on active duty and 101,583 in the Ready Reserve, the U.S. Navy is the third largest of the United States military service branches in terms of personnel. It has 299 deployable combat vessels and about 4,012 operational aircraft as of July 18, 2023.

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Houthis Rain Hellfire on U.S. Warships in It's Biggest Red Sea Blitz: Pentagon Denies Claims of Hit [Video]

Houthis Rain Hellfire on U.S. Warships in It's Biggest Red Sea Blitz: Pentagon Denies Claims of Hit

In a dramatic escalation, Yemeni forces have launched their largest-ever attack on U.S. Navy warships in the Red Sea, signaling their support for Palestine and Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts. The..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:03Published

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