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USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Return After Record 324 Days at Sea
Key Takeaways
- The USS Gerald R. Ford is returning after 324 days at sea, a modern record for a US carrier.
- The ship operated across the High North, Eastern Mediterranean, Southern Command, and the Middle East.
- Navy leaders say the deployment shows Ford-class durability, but also reflects broader force-capacity strain.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com