Introduction to the USS Midway aircraft carrier: The USS Midway aircraft carrier was once a symbol of the US Navy and the first ship of the US Navy's Midway-class aircraft carriers. She began construction in 1943 and was launched into service in 1945. It was the largest warship in the world at that time, with a length of 298.4 meters, a dead weight of 51,000 tons, a crew of 4,700, and a speed of 30 knots (nautical miles per hour). He withdrew from the fleet in 1992 and officially retired in 1997, completing a 42-year military career. She participated in many U.S. Navy military activities such as the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s, and Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s. She has outstanding military exploits. During her service career, she was awarded the Navy Collective Commendation Medal four times and the Navy Collective Merit Commendation three times. .