USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after an 11-month deployment, the longest for a U.S. carrier since the Vietnam War. During its deployment, the ship supported combat operations including the capture of Nicolás Maduro and engaged in the early stages of the U.S. conflict with Iran. The crew faced challenges including a noncombat fire and extended time at sea, prompting discussions about the strain on personnel and equipment.
- ▪The USS Gerald R. Ford completed 326 days at sea, the longest U.S. aircraft carrier deployment since the Vietnam War.
- ▪The carrier supported the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and participated in the initial phase of the U.S. war with Iran.
- ▪A noncombat-related fire aboard the Ford disrupted living conditions and required repairs in Crete.
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew, stating they 'made history' and 'made a nation proud.'
- ▪The Ford was accompanied by the destroyers USS Bainbridge and USS Mahan as part of its strike group.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture - AP News — Google News
- ▪ World’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid — Fortune
- ▪ USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture — ABC News — US
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World News USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’ By Associated Press Published May 16, 2026, 2:09 p.m. ET NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the US war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president. The most advanced US warship and two accompanying destroyers docked at Naval Station Norfolk with about 5,000 sailors waiting to see their families for the first time since June.
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