The Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet (16th edition), by Norman Polmar (oversized HC with fine DJ, 1997, 581 pages, $5, which is 1/3 the price on the internet)
This book has got it all, ships, subs, and planes, plus information on organization of the Navy, DOD, Naval Reserve, and the Coast Guard. Polmar talks about both the new naval programs, and the ships and units being taken out of service. This is one fine book. Look for it in the military history section, on the top shelf.
