USS Gerald R. Ford
Coverage of USS Gerald R. Ford in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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'.
- 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.