Is The U.S. About To Eliminate One Aircraft Carrier Battlegroup?

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan travels through the Pacific Ocean with other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific 2010 exercise, north of Hawaii, July 24, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan McCord

Carrier Cut Could Be Back On Table -- Defense News

WASHINGTON — The reality of finalizing the fiscal 2015 budget submission is driving top US defense officials and the White House to quickly make major decisions, and indications are growing that the elimination of one carrier and one carrier air wing could be among the defense request’s key features.

Pentagon officials would not confirm or deny the matter, citing the fluid nature of budget discussions. But numerous sources — in the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill, in the defense industry — agreed that the prospect is picking up steam.

“It’s quietly being socialized,” one source said, and others agreed.

Others emphasized that no decisions have been reached, and talks are being held in strict confidence.

“Stuff is in churn,” one source said.

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My Comment: I would not be surprised if .... two to three years from now .... 2 -3 carrier groups will be on the chopping block .... not the one that they are talking about right now. Politicians and the electorate want to spend the money elsewhere .... and the U.S. Navy is not on their priority list.