USS Dwight D. Eisenhower – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

29 April

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to homeport at Norfolk, Va. after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Completes Sea Trials Early After Major Overhaul

The US Navy’s USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier has completed sea trials ahead of schedule, marking the early finish of its Planned Incremental Availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.

Nov- 2023 -

30 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Condemns ‘Unsafe’ Iran Drone Flight Near Carrier

The United States condemned an Iranian drone flight near the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier the previous day as "unsafe" and "unprofessional."

Oct- 2023 -

15 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Sends Second Aircraft Carrier ‘To Deter Hostile Actions Against Israel’

The US is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel."

Mar- 2020 -

13 March

Middle East

Jared Szuba

US extends carrier strike group Middle East mission, sends Patriot missile defense system to Iraq

The US is moving Patriot air defense systems into Iraq and deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East for the first time since 2012 amid tensions with Iran