Keeping the aircraft carrier fleet afloat

Before recommending the Navy reduce the number of carriers, the Pentagon should consider the unique contributions they make to national security -- and the potential long-term consequences of scaling back a critical element of the arsenal that is operating around the world at a historically high pace. (Full article: 631 words)

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