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USS Gerald R. Ford

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Earliest in view: Apr 24 · 15:07 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 15:58 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 8 · 15:58 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford for Planned Incremental Availability

    The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., welcomed the USS Gerald R. Ford for its Planned Incremental Availability after a 326-day deployment involving operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Seas. This marks the carrier's first regularly scheduled availability at a public shipyard.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 01:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Why America’s most advanced warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults

    A Chinese military magazine reported that the US Navy's advanced warships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Zumwalt, have experienced fires, electrical failures, and propulsion issues, highlighting non-combat losses that expose systemic flaws in fleet capabilities.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 09:00 UTCNPR NEWS
    The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs

    The USS Gerald R. Ford, a $13 billion carrier, has returned home after 4,600 sailors were disembarked, allowing repairs and upgrades to its problematic sewage system.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 17:26 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    US Navy to explore powering shore installations with aircraft carriers

    The U.S. Navy plans to test exporting nuclear power from a Ford-class aircraft carrier to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia this summer. The initiative aims to enhance energy resilience for military bases and explore applications like supplying water to drought-affected regions. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasized the strategic importance of establishing a Navy reactor pilot program.

  • WORLDMay 16 · 22:30 UTCCBS NEWS
    5/16: CBS Weekend News

    Sailors on USS Gerald R. Ford return home after a historic mission, while American farmers face new uncertainty. The USS Gerald R. Ford's mission marks a significant event, and the farmers' situation may impact the economy. The two events highlight different aspects of American life.

  • WORLDMay 16 · 22:30 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    5/16: CBS Weekend News

    Sailors on USS Gerald R. Ford return home after a historic mission, while American farmers face new uncertainty. The USS Gerald R. Ford's mission was significant, and its completion marks a notable event. However, the challenges faced by America's farmers may have broader implications.

  • SECURITYMay 16 · 15:23 UTCAP NEWS
    USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture

    The USS Gerald R. Ford returned home to Virginia after an 11-month deployment supporting the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The aircraft carrier spent 326 days at sea, breaking the record for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment. The crew faced a noncombat-related fire and lengthy repairs during their time at sea.

  • SECURITYMay 6 · 00:20 UTCCBS NEWS
    Sister of sailor on USS Gerald R. Ford discusses her deployment: "That's the life of the military"

    The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, is returning to the U.S. after its longest deployment since the Vietnam War. Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Tiffany Galarza is among the sailors on board. Her sister Brianna Caudill discussed her deployment on 'The Daily Report'.

  • SECURITYApr 24 · 15:07 UTCTHE HILL
    3 carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades

    The U.S. military deployed three aircraft carriers to the Middle East for the first time in over two decades to enforce a naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The carriers involved are USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush.