USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford is returning to its home port in Virginia after a record-breaking deployment of over 300 days, during which it participated in military operations related to the Iran conflict and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The deployment surpassed the previous post-Vietnam War record for a U.S. aircraft carrier, raising concerns about crew fatigue and equipment strain. The carrier's return follows the arrival of the USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East, which temporarily brought the number of U.S. carriers in the region to three.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUSS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deploymentThe USS Gerald RByKONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press and BEN FINLEY Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 7:10 PM1:24FILE - The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Naval Station Norfolk, June 23, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark, File)The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.
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