Navy

Navy, my favorite Military Branch. I plan on covering "most" of the information on the navy, along with requirements, basic training, job opportunities, and plenty more. My apologies on the subject "Army". I know I do not have nearly half of the information up as there is in the Army. It is just such a large Branch It would take Forever to complete it. So for now I'm adding simple stuff about each until I get them all completed and then after I will go back through and add things that are needed. So lets get to the point...

International Port's

• Alexandria, Egypt ~  Alexandria was created by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, ordered by Alexander the Great. It was home to many ancient wonders including the legendary library and lighthouse, and was the setting for the story of Antony and Cleopatra. Today Alexandria is one of Egypt's main Ports. It has 140 miles of shoreline spotted with white sandy beaches. Its home to many ancient Ruins and Monuments, and is about 100 miles from Cairo.

• Hong Kong, Peoples Republic of China ~ Its an Econimic and Cultural center in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities of the world. You are most likely to be intrigued by the unique cultural background.

• Rio de Janeiro ~ Enjoy the Long beaches of one of Brazil's most Attractive and Fascinating Cities. Rio is a Major Port as well as a Tourism Hot spot and one of the most Fashionable Cities in the world. While the beaches Beckon, the Hills and Moutains that surround the city offer Spectacular views also. A Spring time Highlight also is the Mardi Gras- like celebration.

• Rota, Spain, Naval Station ~ Operated jointly by United States and Sapin, U.S. Naval Station Rota, serves as the gateway to the Mediterrainian for America's Navy. Just west of the straits of Gibraltar, Rota is a major supply depot and support facility for the U.S. Sixth fleet, which is based in Naples, Italy. (An extensive transportation system throughout Europe also gives those stationed in Rota a great opportunity for travel.)



• St. Petersburg, Russia ~ Peter the Great bulit St Petersburg in the early 1700's with the help of architects and engineers. The classic Euporean style city makes paradise for anyone interested in museums and architecture. It is overwhelmed with massive palaces, grand cathedrals, and beautifull canals and promenades.

 

• Sydney, Austrailia ~ One of America's closest allies in the Pacific is a common stop for America's Navy. Sydney, Austrailias largest City and Port, is host to exciting nightlife, beaches, and recreation. Austarlia offers many outdoor activities for those who have time to spend. Here you will be able to enjoy surfing, sailing and diving, along with shopping and sight seeing.

Theres beautifull sights out there in the world. Go Explore it in America's Navy

Navy Bases



For Bases and Facilities (domestic) click here.

For Navy homeports (with ships assinged) click here.

Aircraft
 

Navy Aircraft handle a large variety of missions, including air combat, and ferrying troops and supplies to needed areas or prividing as much needed lifeline fo humanitarian efforts.
Air wings bring together a cre of 2,500+ who are on hand during all major overseas deployment and for operational training. Flight deck coordination is critical to crews that can launch two planes at a time and land one every 37 seconds in daytime and every minute at night.

Normally an airwing consists of :

 

14 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets

 

 

 

36 F/A-18C Hornets

 

 

Four E-2C Hawkeyes

 

 

Four EA-18G Growlers

 

 

Six SH-60R and two CH-60 Seahawk helicopters

 

 

Two C-2A Greyhounds

 

 

There are three Aircraft Carriers in the Navy:

 

Enterprise Class

The USS Enterprise was the first aircraft carrier with nuclear propulsion and is powered by eight nuclear reactors with four shafts.

Length: 1,040 feet
Flight Deck Width: 252 feet
Beam: 133 feet
Displacement: Approximately 89,600 tons full load
Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour)
Aircraft: Approximately 80, depending on type

Enterprise Class
USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

 

Nimitz Class

Nuclear-powered Nimitz Class aircraft carriers are the largest warships in the world.

Length: 1,040 feet
Flight Deck Width: 252 feet
Beam: 134 feet
Displacement: Approximately 97,000 tons full load
Speed: 30+ knots/ (34.5+ miles per hour)
Aircraft: Approximately 80, depending on type

Nimitz Class
USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
USS George Washington (CVN 73)
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

 

For more on the Nimitz Class

 

Ford Class

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is a new class of aircraft carrier, expected for delivery in 2015, that will be the premier asset for crisis response and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation.

Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts
Length: 1,092 feet
Beam: 134 feet; Flight Deck Width: 256 feet
Displacement: approximately 100,000 long tons full load
Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour)
Crew: 4,660 (ship, air wing and staff)
Armament: Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile, Rolling Airframe Missile, CIWS
Aircraft: 75+ (JSF, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, E-2D, MH-60R/S, J-UCAS)

To be continued...