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USS Gerald R Ford slated to wrap up first deployment

The carrier, which got underway on Oct. 4, and its strike group focused on air defense, anti-subsurface warfare, and distributed maritime operations.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 days ago

USS Gerald R Ford hones air operations during initial deployment

With new technology and much more space on the Ford's flight deck, Carrier Air Wing 8 is able to generate sorties at a much higher clip.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 weeks ago

USS Gerald R. Ford gets underway for first deployment

The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 weeks ago

USS Gerald R Ford expected to deploy for first time in October

The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities.

By Diana Stancy Correll

9 weeks ago

USS Ford completes flight deck certification

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 8 completed over 400 day and night catapult launches and trap recoveries for the certification.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 months ago

New in 2022: USS Gerald R. Ford expected to deploy for the first time this year

The Ford was originally slated to deploy in 2018.

By Diana Stancy Correll

11 months ago

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