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14 Common Navy Ship Abbreviations (And What They Mean)

When the United States Navy ships' hull designations first appeared in 1895, ships were referred to by class followed by their series numbers, such as "Battleship 7" or "Destroyer 17," with ...
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Civilian mariners on USS Mount Whitney crew are flagship’s fail-safe, Navy sailors say

NAPLES, Italy — Cook and baker Geremie Topacio is normally at work by 5:30 a.m., preparing breakfast for a crew of about 300 aboard the 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney. She is one of about 125 ...
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Navy Decommissioning Last Ships Before Fiscal Year’s End

This post has been updated to correct the status of Military Sealift Command ships that are being transferred to the Maritime Administration. The Navy is quietly decommissioning ships from the fleet ...