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• USS Gerald R. Ford Shatters Modern Deployment Records Amid High-Intensity Global Operations

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  The USS Gerald R. Ford has officially set a new post-Vietnam record for the longest continuous naval deployment, reaching 297 days at sea as of April 15, 2026. The supercarrier’s h...

• USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Crete for Repairs Following Major Onboard Fire and High-Tempo Iran Operations

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Iran War

  The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrived at Souda Bay in Crete on Monday, March 23, 2026. The vessel was diverted from active...