USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to undergo repairs after onboard fire

The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, currently deployed in operations against Iran, is set to temporarily dock at Souda Bay in Crete following a fire that took 30 hours to extinguish. Nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related injuries, and one service member was evacuated for treatment. Despite the incident, officials confirmed that the carrier remains fully operational. The Ford, housing over 5,000 sailors and equipped with more than 75 military aircraft, has been deployed for nine months, raising concerns about crew morale and readiness.

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