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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