Latest "Gerald R Ford" stories

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to deploy to Europe this week

“The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group will depart from Norfolk, Va., in the coming week in line with its standard deployment schedule."

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 weeks ago

Navy chief on destroyer Ramage dies on deployment to North Sea

The guided-missile destroyer, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, deployed in May.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 months ago

USS Gerald R Ford leaves Norfolk for first full-length deployment

The Ford, which was originally supposed to deploy in 2018, completed a brief, inaugural deployment last year.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 months ago

Carrier Gerald R Ford returns to Norfolk after brief deployment

The carrier will conduct a lengthier deployment in 2023.

By Diana Stancy Correll

12 months ago

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

12 months 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

13 months ago

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