The United States Navy is the second oldest branch of the military and is the largest branch if you encompass it with the marines. The U.S. Navy is also one of the most important branches of the military. Each other branch would practically be nothing without the Navy. The difference is that the navy and the Marines would be able to remain functional without the help of any of the other branches of the military. The reason they could remain functional without the other branch’s is that the navy
Unmanned Aircraft: The Future of Carrier Aviation? For years members of the defense community have been predicting the end of manned aircraft. Retired Vice Admiral Robert F. Dunn recalled a conversation in 1954 aboard the USS Wasp (CV-18) when a group of pilots were enjoying an after dinner smoke on the fantail while speculating about the future of carrier aviation. One senior Cobra pilot stated to his comrades that his plane would be the last manned aircraft ever purchased by the Navy. His explanation