USS stands for United States Ship, and is used for Navy ships that are currently in active service. The designation has been used since the 1790s.

The USS Constitution’s 4th of July turnaround at Castle Island, 21-gun salute: Photos Members of the 101st artillery of the Mass National Guard salute the USS Constitution as she turns around.

Capt. Daniel Prochazka takes command of USS Harry S. Truman from Capt. Christopher Hill at Naval Station Norfolk.

A Chicago firm specializing in rare coins, antiquities and historical artifacts has returned looted coins from the wreck of the USS Yorktown (1839) to the U.S. Navy.

Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) arrived in Manila on Thursday for a port visit, the first since it departed Japan in June for its first patrol as a forward-deployed ship.

Richard Paroubek survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis 80 years ago this month. He shared his story with CBS 6 in 2001.

Oklahoma’s War Memorial and Museum is getting a new temporary home. The museum’s curator told 2 News’ Naomi Keitt it’s the first tangible step in the effort to move the USS Batfish.

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