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USS Gerald R. Ford leaders look back on maiden (and extended) cruise
How the brand-new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and its largely green crew found their sea legs together.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R Ford strike group heading home to Norfolk
The flattop will return to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, in the “coming days."
By Diana Stancy
USS Ford to remain in the Mediterranean Sea amid Israel-Hamas war
The Ford’s roughly 5,000 sailors have been waiting for a Pentagon decision on whether they would get to go home for the holidays.
Navy to begin search and salvage effort for downed Army Black Hawk
Five special operations aviation soldiers died in the Nov. 10 mishap, when the helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
Ford carrier strike group deployment extended amid Israel-Hamas war
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved an extension for the Ford and its carrier strike group’s deployment.
By Diana Stancy