Latest "6th Fleet" stories

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

2 weeks ago

Two US aircraft carriers team with three allied carriers in 6th Fleet

Aircraft carriers George H.W. Bush and Gerald R. Ford are teaming up with three other allied aircraft carriers in the U.S. 6th Fleet.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 weeks ago

Why aircraft carriers are no longer a constant in the Middle East

After decades of a continuous flattop presence in the region, priorities are changing.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 weeks 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

5 weeks ago

USS Porter says adios to Rota, Spain

Porter is the last of four Spain-based U.S. destroyers to cycle out of the forward-deployed homeport.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 months 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

2 months ago

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