USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after long mission supporting Iran war and Maduro capture
Summary
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest U.S. aircraft carrier, returned to Virginia after an 11-month mission. During this time, it supported U.S. military actions against Iran and helped capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.Key Facts
- The USS Gerald R. Ford completed an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War.
- About 5,000 sailors returned home to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.
- The carrier faced a fire on the Greek island of Crete that caused damage and delays.
- The ship supported the U.S. war with Iran and took part in capturing Nicolás Maduro.
- It traveled from the Mediterranean Sea to the Caribbean, then to the Middle East through the Suez Canal.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended the return and praised the crews.
- The deployment broke the post-Vietnam War record for the longest time at sea for an aircraft carrier.
- The long mission raised concerns about the effects on sailors and the wear on the ship and equipment.
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