World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment
Summary
The USS Gerald R Ford, the largest U.S. aircraft carrier, is returning to its home port in Virginia after a 300-day deployment. During this time, it took part in military actions including the war with Iran and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.Key Facts
- The USS Gerald R Ford is the world’s largest aircraft carrier.
- It has been deployed for more than 300 days, the longest period since the Vietnam War.
- The carrier participated in the U.S. military action against Iran and helped capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.
- The ship will return to Virginia in mid-May.
- Three U.S. aircraft carriers, including the Ford, were recently deployed in the Middle East simultaneously, a situation not seen since 2003.
- The Ford’s deployment broke the previous U.S. post-Vietnam record of 294 days held by the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- The long deployment has raised concerns over the effects on crew members and strain on the ship.
- A fire on board forced the carrier to pause and return to the Mediterranean for repairs during its mission.
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