U.S. Navy Names New Aircraft Carriers After Presidents Clinton and Bush

President Biden announces that the future USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush will join the Navy's advanced Gerald R. Ford-class fleet in the 2030s.

The USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush (CVN 83) will begin construction in the coming years and are expected to enter service in the mid-2030s.
These nuclear-powered carriers are part of the Gerald R. Ford-class, the Navy's most advanced fleet, featuring cutting-edge technologies like the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS).
The naming decision honors the legacies of Presidents Clinton and Bush, recognizing their leadership during pivotal military and geopolitical events.
The ships will replace aging Nimitz-class carriers, offering improved efficiency, reduced crew requirements, and enhanced operational capabilities.
Once completed, these carriers will play key roles in global military operations, including air strikes, reconnaissance, and humanitarian missions.