The Mothball Fleet isn't just one group of ships but rather a collection of inactive ships. Some are maintained to be ...

Besides AR, they continue to fulfill the Navy’s Fleet essential airlift ... area of responsibility (AOR), air-to-air refuelling is a high priority” for US forces and allies.

“In the short term, the US Navy will benefit from increased availability of ships, and in the medium term, it could accelerate the growth of its fleet. This can help Washington maintain its glob ...