The USS Ranger (CV-4) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1934. It was the first carrier designed from the keel up for naval aviation, featuring a flat deck and a full-length flight deck. Ranger played a significant role in World War II, supporting operations in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Throughout its service, the USS Ranger participated in various missions, including air support for the invasion of North Africa and the D-Day landings in Europe. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and later scrapped, marking the end of its notable contributions to naval history.