"The USS Gerald R. Ford has been deployed for 297 days, a record-long carrier deployment in the modern era, extended by significant military operations."
"The Ford's deployment has taken it across the Atlantic to Europe and then to the Caribbean, participating in operations against sanctioned oil tankers."
"The carrier now holds the record for the longest post-Vietnam carrier deployment, surpassing the previous record of 295 days set by USS Abraham Lincoln."
"During its deployment, the Ford has demonstrated its combat capabilities while also highlighting the stress and strain of lengthy deployments."
USS Gerald R. Ford has been deployed for a record 297 days, participating in major military operations across two theaters. The carrier, the newest and most advanced in the Navy, has faced shipboard challenges during its lengthy deployment. It left Virginia on June 24, 2025, and is currently in the Mediterranean Sea. The Ford's deployment has been extended twice, rivaling historical deployments from the Vietnam era. It has engaged in operations against Venezuela and has demonstrated its combat capabilities throughout its time at sea.
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