USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Moving from Caribbean to Middle East

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is set to depart the Caribbean for the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln, increasing the total to two aircraft carriers in the region. This deployment follows President Trump’s consideration of a second carrier amid stalled negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. The Ford, initially on a European mission, will now undergo a deployment possibly extending to ten months. Crews were informed of the change, with the carrier expected to return to Norfolk by late April or early May.

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