CVN-77: George H. W. Bush
In the Ford class, the lead ship, Gerald R. Ford, was commissioned in July 2017. At least four more ships are planned in the class: the John F. Kennedy, set for commissioning in 2025; the Enterprise; the Doris Miller; and another carrier, yet to be named.
The new aircraft carriers are set to replace ships in the Nimitz class as they retire; the Navy plans to have a total of 12 carriers in service in 2049, when it hopes to achieve its fleet of 355.
Amphibious Ships
The Navy s amphibious ships, sometimes called miniature carriers, are used to deploy Marines and sailors forward around the world for training, combat and humanitarian missions. The classes of amphibious ships include the following: