USS Gerald R. Ford Sets New Deployment Record

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the worlds biggest carrier, has just set a new record for the longest US aircraft carrier deployment since the Vietnam War, with 295 days at sea. The ship, which started its journey in June 2025, has been on a mission in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle East, including a role in the operation that captured Venezuelas president. However, a fire in the laundry room caused repairs and sidelined 600 sailors. Senator Tim Kaine has criticized the deployments impact on sailors mental health and family time, while Navy brass expects the Ford to reach 11 months total, with a potential late May return. Meanwhile, the USS George H. W. Bush is heading to the Middle East, highlighting the enduring nature of these marathon deployments. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11fdc6d8ce001676