USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to return to Middle East amid Iran fight
The Navy said the carrier remains ready for mission tasking after repairs, while a laundry fire damaged 100 sleeping berths and displaced 13% of the crew.
- The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned to sea after a five-day port call in Split, Croatia.
- The Ford has faced maintenance issues, including a non-combat fire that injured sailors and damaged berths, as well as plumbing problems with its vacuum system.
- The carrier is expected to deploy for 11 months, potentially eclipsing the recent at-sea high of 341 days set by the USS Nimitz during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier departs from Split, Croatia
Portavionul american USS Gerald Ford care a participat la atacurile americane împotriva Iranului a părăsit Croaţia după o escală de cinci zile, anunţat joi Marina SUA, fără a preciza următoarea destinaţie, transmitte AFP.
USS Gerald Ford Heads Toward Middle East After Repairs
Washington, DC — The U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier is preparing to rejoin operations near the Middle East following repairs completed during a brief European port stop. The USS Gerald R. Ford departed Croatia after a five-day stay in Split, where crews addressed damage caused by a fire in a berthing and laundry area. Navy officials said the vessel is now fully mission-capable and ready to support ongoing operations. The carrier had tempor…
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