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USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Virginia after 11-month deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest for a carrier since the Vietnam War. The deployment included support for U.S. military operations against Iran, participation in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and a significant shipboard fire in the laundry area that left hundreds of sailors without bunks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was present for the arrival, commending the crew for their service.

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7 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 3 bias groups.

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Coverage splits between triumphalist military achievement (AP, Politico, PBS, NY Post) versus human toll emphasis (CNN), with right-leaning outlets amplifying geopolitical wins while centrist outlets balance operational success with crew hardship.

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Outlets across the spectrum land in roughly the same place: the shared language is highlighted.

THE LEFT1 outlet · mostly neutral

“US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture”

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THE RIGHT1 outlet · mostly supportive

“USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’”

NYP NY Post RIGHT

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“USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture” · AP News, PBS NewsHour, Politico

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CNNCNN US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture 48d ago NPRNPR 'I'd wait forever, but 334 days is crazy.' USS Ford finally comes home 41d ago

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APAP News USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture PBSPBS NewsHour USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after long mission supporting Iran war and Maduro capture 48d ago PPolitico USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture 48d ago

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NYPNY Post USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’ 48d ago BBreitbart USS Gerald R. Ford Home After Record-Breaking 11-Month Deployment 47d ago

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