USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1977. Named after the 34th U.S. President and World War II Supreme Allied Commander, the "Ike" has played a pivotal role in American naval operations for decades. The carrier has participated in major operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Enduring Freedom after the 9/11 attacks, and ongoing deployments in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf regions. Renowned for its versatility and power projection, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower continues to serve as a flagship of U.S. naval might and a key element of carrier strike group deployments worldwide.