USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment
🔴 Tension RisingThe Business Standard2026-05-17
The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier returned home after a 326-day deployment to the Middle East, part of preparations for potential conflict with Iran. During the deployment, it conducted operations in the Caribbean, including seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and intercepting sanctioned tankers. The carrier also faced challenges with a fire and plumbing issues.