The Navy will name two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers for former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

President Carter is a national asset and force for this country,” Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary 2nd Class Jahlen Mathis said. USS Jimmy Carter Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Cates said “This ...

“And I had the privilege of serving aboard the USS Jimmy Carter as a commissioned crew, a combat system’s officer," said Wu. Wu not only met Jimmy Carter but said Carter’s unwavering faith ...

In October, I announced that the future Virginia-class submarine (SSN-813) will be named USS Atlanta during a ceremony at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. His legacy lives on through ...

“The first submarine I ever went on was the USS Jimmy Carter,” Peters said. “I just really feel this connection with him and I’m glad he’s at peace.” Willidean Wilkerson, 65, also came from Maryland ...

Carter resigned from active duty in 1953 to take over his family’s peanut farm, but his mark on the service remains. “It’s telling that today, the USS Jimmy Carter, a top-secret attack ...

Carter was the first US president to be born in a hospital. Champion of human rights, especially regarding the governments of South Korea, Iran, Argentina, South Africa and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

During the Navy's missing man flyover, a single jet breaks away from the formation and soars skyward. This symbolizes the departure of life from the ranks.

In his eulogy, Johnson recalled Carter’s naval service — noting a nuclear submarine, the USS Jimmy Carter, still bears his name — as well as his work to eradicate diseases in places such as ...

“His contributions to the Navy and our country were recognized when the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) was named in his honor — the third and final Seawolf-class submarine,” the committee posted ...

The Carters would return to Groton on June 5, 2004, to christen the USS Jimmy Carter, the final Seawolf-class submarine. Their daughter, Amy, looked on as the president paid tribute to his wife.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After lying in state at the Georgia and U.S. Capitols, funeral services were held for 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington D ...