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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.
The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say.
The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities.
Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 8 completed over 400 day and night catapult launches and trap recoveries for the certification.
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