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The U.S. Navy Soon Might Be ‘Breaking the Law’ on Aircraft Carriers Mandated by Congress

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy is set to retire the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in May 2026, marking the end of a legendary 51-year career. However, this decommissioning will drop the fleet to just 10 active carriers, violating the legally mandated minimum of 11 set by Title 10 of the U.S. Code. Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Coming Home. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -With the replacement USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) delayed until at least March …

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nationalsecurityjournal.org broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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