USS Gerald R. Ford: Longest Deployment Since Vietnam

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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the worlds largest aircraft carrier, recently returned to Virginia after an unprecedented eleven-month deployment, marking the longest sea voyage for an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. The ship played a significant role in various operations, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the Iran war. The crew was awarded the…

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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the worlds largest aircraft carrier, recently returned to Virginia after an unprecedented eleven-month deployment, marking the longest sea voyage for an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. The ship played a significant role in various operations, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the Iran war. The crew was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their exceptional performance, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commending them for their historic achieveme

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