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Ford Carrier Heads to Crete for Repairs After Non-Combat Laundry Fire
world23 days ago

Ford Carrier Heads to Crete for Repairs After Non-Combat Laundry Fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is moving away from Iran-related operations in the Red Sea and heading to Souda Bay in Crete for repairs after a March 12 fire in the ship’s laundry area. The non-combat incident injured two sailors who were treated and stabilized; about 600 crew members were displaced and more than 100 bunks damaged. The Ford’s carrier strike group will remain in the region while repairs are assessed, and officials say the deployment could become one of the longest since Vietnam if it lasts through mid-April.

via CNN|
#iran-tensions#ship-fire#souda-bay
Fire Aboard USS Ford Leaves Two Sailors Injured, Carrier Stays On Mission
world1 month ago

Fire Aboard USS Ford Leaves Two Sailors Injured, Carrier Stays On Mission

A fire originated in the USS Gerald R. Ford’s main laundry spaces and was extinguished, with damage control underway. Two sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition. The carrier remains fully operational while deployed in the Red Sea region as part of Operation Epic Fury; a U.S. official said the fire was not combat-related and caused no propulsion damage. The Navy is coordinating with maintenance personnel to provide electrical and other support as needed.

via USNI News|
#fire-aboard#navy-damage-control#red-sea-deployment
world1 month ago

Patience Expired: How Trump moved from talks to strikes on Iran

Facing a stalled diplomatic push, President Trump shifted from last‑ditch talks with Iran to military action after the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford and a weekend of high‑level diplomacy. Kushner and Witkoff led a Geneva mission that failed to secure Iran’s pledge to forgo nuclear weapons, despite offers to halt enrichment. With Arab allies urging caution and a broad U.S. and Israeli strike plan in place, Trump approved coordinated attacks, launched while he oversaw operations from Mar‑a‑Lago and the Situation Room, marking Washington’s most expansive confrontation with Tehran to date.

via Politico|
#iran#iran-nuclear-program#military-action
Ford Heads to Middle East, Nearing Historic Deployment Length
military1 month ago

Ford Heads to Middle East, Nearing Historic Deployment Length

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its Carrier Strike Group have shifted from the Caribbean to the Middle East to bolster U.S. naval presence; if Ford remains deployed past mid-April, it could surpass the 294-day post-Vietnam record set by USS Abraham Lincoln in 2020 and approach 300 days, reflecting ongoing demand for extended carrier deployments amid maintenance delays and regional needs.

via USNI News|
#aircraft-carrier#carrier-strike-group#middle-east
"USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Maiden Deployment, Returns Home"
military2 years ago

"USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Maiden Deployment, Returns Home"

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, completed its first full deployment, spending 8.5 months largely in the Mediterranean Sea and supporting Israel after the October Hamas attacks. The deployment was extended by 76 days as a response to the conflict, with the carrier and its strike group serving as a deterrence message. The ship conducted multinational drills, vigilance exercises, and flight operations, while also standing as a warning to certain malign actors in the region.

via Business Insider|
#deployment#mediterranean-sea#military
"USS Ford Aircraft Carrier Completes Eight-Month Deployment, Returns Home"
military2 years ago

"USS Ford Aircraft Carrier Completes Eight-Month Deployment, Returns Home"

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia after an eight-month deployment, which was extended due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The deployment was part of the Pentagon's efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating into a larger regional war. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps still maintain a significant presence in the Middle East, with an amphibious ready group off Israel and the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea. The Ford's return marks the end of a prolonged deployment that saw it spending 239 days at sea, and its sailors were commended for their performance during the extended mission.

via CBS News|
#deployment#israel#military
"USS Gerald R. Ford Ends Mission with Return from Israel Defense Deployment"
world2 years ago

"USS Gerald R. Ford Ends Mission with Return from Israel Defense Deployment"

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after an extended deployment in the eastern Mediterranean, where it provided protection for Israel following an attack by Hamas. The carrier strike group, which also engaged in intercepting missiles and drones from Houthi-controlled Yemen in the Red Sea, will be replaced by the USS Bataan and its accompanying warships. The U.S. Navy's presence in the region has been a response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping, particularly near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with recent incidents involving the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower's response to attacks on the Maersk Hangzhou container ship.

via CBS News|
#houthi-attacks#israel#red-sea
"USS Gerald R. Ford Exit Coincides with Iran's Red Sea Deployment Amidst Israeli Labor Shifts"
military-and-defense2 years ago

"USS Gerald R. Ford Exit Coincides with Iran's Red Sea Deployment Amidst Israeli Labor Shifts"

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, is set to return to its home port in Norfolk, Virginia, despite recent threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The US Navy has successfully intercepted anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones fired by the Houthis, showcasing advanced defense capabilities amid rising naval threats. The Red Sea remains a high-tension area with international efforts underway to protect commercial shipping from Houthi attacks, which have prompted some ships to alter their routes to avoid the region.

via EurAsian Times|
#anti-ship-ballistic-missiles#houthi-rebels#military-and-defense
US Defense Secretary Austin Makes Surprise Visit to Aircraft Carrier in Middle East
international-relations2 years ago

US Defense Secretary Austin Makes Surprise Visit to Aircraft Carrier in Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to meet with sailors who have been ordered to remain at sea to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating into a wider regional war. Austin's visit comes as he presses Israel to shift its bombardment of Gaza to a more limited campaign and address the dire humanitarian needs of Palestinian civilians. There are concerns that Israel may launch a military operation along its northern border with Lebanon, potentially widening the conflict. The USS Gerald R. Ford and its crew have been stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean to be closer to Israel since October. Austin thanked the sailors for their sacrifice and acknowledged their role in preventing a wider regional conflict.

via NavyTimes.com|
#international-relations#israel-hamas-conflict#lloyd-austin