The United States is one of the most powerful military powers in the world, and its aircraft carrier fleet plays a pivotal role in the world. However, the recent news about the US aircraft carrier formation makes people laugh dumbly. According to reports, the United States once sent five aircraft carriers to deter China, but in the blink of an eye, only one remained.
The U.S. Navy has sent five aircraft carrier battle groups to the Asia-Pacific region to monitor and deter China's military exercises and island and reef construction. These aircraft carriers include the USS Carl Vinson, USS Eisenhower, USS Roosevelt, USS Washington and USS Stennis. The U.S. Navy's move is intended to demonstrate its strong military presence and deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region and to try to contain China's rise by exerting military pressure.
However, less than two years later, this huge aircraft carrier group encountered a series of accidents. First, the USS Carl Vinson returned to the US mainland early due to breakdowns, and then the USS Eisenhower was forced to return for repairs for similar reasons. Subsequently, the aircraft carrier "Roosevelt" was forced to quarantine due to the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, which led to a significant decrease in its combat effectiveness. To make matters worse, the "Washington" was also forced to return to port for repairs soon after due to mechanical problems.
In this way, the once majestic five-ship aircraft carrier formation was left with only one aircraft carrier, the "Stennis", in the blink of an eye. This is undoubtedly a huge slap in the face to the US Navy, and it also exposes the fragility and inadequacy of its military power.
In fact, this embarrassing situation of the US Navy is not accidental. For a long time, the U.S. Navy has relied too much on the deterrence of aircraft carrier battle groups and neglected other aspects of military construction and investment. At the same time, due to the large number of ships in the US Navy and their long service life, their maintenance and upkeep costs are increasing year by year. As a result, the U.S. Navy is often overstretched in the face of emergencies and crises, and it is difficult to respond effectively.
In addition, this incident also highlights the dilemma of the United States in dealing with the trend of global multipolarization. With the rise of China, Russia and other countries, the United States' military hegemony in the world has gradually been challenged. The United States has tried to contain the rise of China and other countries by demonstrating its strong military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, but the actual situation is not satisfactory.
To sum up, this embarrassing situation of the US Navy is a caricature of its over-reliance on the deterrent power of aircraft carrier battle groups. This also reminds other countries that relying solely on military force cannot guarantee national security and stability, but should focus on developing comprehensive national strength and strengthening cooperation and exchanges with other countries. At the same time, all countries should also realize that peace, cooperation and development are the main themes of today's world, and that resolving differences and problems through dialogue and consultation is the only way to achieve common development.