USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after long mission supporting Iran war and Maduro capture

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returned home after an 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. This deployment was the longest since the Vietnam War, raising concerns about the impact on service members and ship equipment. The U.S. is continuing efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran, including withdrawing troops from Germany and bolstering military presence in the Middle East.