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Total = 11

But most are queuing up for major service and maintenance.

10 out of 11 US Navy aircraft carriers now “active”

All of the US Navy’s remaining carriers are either at their homeports, at sea conducting qualifications ahead of deployments or else on deployments. Eisenhower, Ford, and Vinson CSGs are on their respective deployments, while the Lincoln and Washington have been conducting flight deck certifications and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) qualifications.

The Nimitz returned home following its Pacific deployment earlier this year, while Reagan recently completed its summer deployment and returned to Yokosuka. Lastly, Bush returned to Norfolk from its deployment in April of this year. 

The Navy’s newest carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, is currently moored at Newport News’ Shipyard in Norfolk awaiting the completion of its final outfitting....