Celebrating the centennial of Navy aircraft carriers.

recognizes that aircraft carriers continue to be a cornerstone of the Navy and play a vital role in the defense of the United States;

acknowledges that, in a time of great power competition that the world has not seen for over 30 years, aircraft carriers will continue to be an absolutely vital strategic platform that the United States can wield to ensure security and stability throughout the world, now and well into the future;

in this 100th year since USS Langley (CV–1) was commissioned at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, recognizes the role aircraft carriers have played in securing peace for the United States and the continuing role aircraft carriers will play in maintaining peace and security for the United States; and

celebrates the centennial of Navy aircraft carriers.