NewsWFLA NewsMay 18, 2026Florida
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns Home After Historic Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned to Virginia following an 11-month deployment. This mission is notable for being the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam War.
Read the full story at WFLA NewsWhy It Matters
The return of this major naval asset marks the conclusion of a historically long deployment that played a significant role in recent international military operations.
Key Facts
- The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment.
- This deployment was the longest for an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War.
- The mission included support for operations involving Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.