U.S. Navy’s Cruiser Countdown
The U.S. Navy’s cruisers will all be gone before 2027 is over. Here’s the order in which they’ll go.
Tag Archives : Ticonderoga-class
Cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) retires after over 36 years of service
The US Navy retired its 11th Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), after over 36 years of operational service.
U.S. Navy’s CNO Explains the Reasons for Retiring Older Ticonderoga-class Cruisers
The U.S. Navy has built 27 Ticonderoga-class AEGIS cruisers from 1980-1994 with 21 still in service, retired, and one laid up. These are the warships that often ride “Shotgun” to the aircraft carriers...
Video: Aircraft Carrier & Cruiser Spent 161 Days at Sea Non-Stop, Breaking U.S. Navy Record
A new record: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) and its escort ship, the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), have been continuously at sea for 161 days.
U.S. Navy Started Modernization Work for USS Hué City – CG 66
U.S. Navy's Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Hué City (CG 66) was inducted into the Cruiser Modernization program, Sept. 30, at Norfolk Naval Base, entering a period of major overhaul and modernization.
Air New Zealand secures new US Navy support contract
Air New Zealand's Gas Turbines business has won a third significant contract to service US Navy LM2500 Power Turbines, worth more than USD $17 million, the company stated on April 26.