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USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle East amid Iran fight
USS Gerald R. Ford entered port for repairs and resupply after a March 12 fire and extended deployment exceeding nine months, affecting hundreds of sailors, U.S. Navy said.
- The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier left the Middle East and arrived at Crete's Souda Bay for repairs and maintenance after a fire in the ship's laundry in mid-March damaged its internal plumbing and flooded living quarters, displacing over 600 sailors.
- The fire was contained promptly and was not related to combat.
- The USS Gerald R. Ford remains fully mission capable as its strike group continues deployment supporting operations amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has escalated since late February.
- The vessel was deployed along with the USS Abraham Lincoln during the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Souda Bay, Greece for repairs
SOUDA BAY, Greece (WAVY) — The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay for maintenance and repairs Monday after a fire in its laundry room that injured two sailors while operating in the Red Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury. More than 200 sailors were treated for smoke inhalation and [...]
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