The prefix "USS," meaning "United States Ship," is used in official documents to identify a commissioned ship of the Navy. It applies to a ship while she is in commission.

Apr 14, 2026 · The U.S. Navy will commission the future Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) on May 16, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Learn about the vessels of the U.S. Navy. Explore submarines, carriers, cruisers, destroyers, amphibious craft, combat ships, and the USS New York.

Dec 22, 2025 · The centerpiece of the Trump administration’s revamp of the U.S. Navy is the largest surface combatant America will build since World War II. The U.S. Navy will buy two new …

Mar 24, 2026 · The USS Nimitz is deploying to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility for a maritime exercise with South American partner nations, the Navy announced on Monday.

USS, HMS, SS - what do all these designations mean on a military ship? Here's what USS stands for on Navy ships, and some history behind the naming of them.

1 day ago · The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier broke the record for longest post-Vietnam deployment in April.

Jul 4, 2025 · The “USS” designation is not permanent throughout a ship’s entire lifespan. It applies strictly during the period when a vessel is officially commissioned and actively serving in the United …

6 days ago · LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Long before the USS Cleveland appeared on the horizon Saturday morning, the Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park were packed. Veterans in Navy hats sat in lawn …

Mar 22, 2026 · The USS Gerald R. Ford is a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that was commissioned in 2017. With a displacement of more than 100,000 tons and a length of 1,106 feet …