Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored. HMS Queen Elizabeth was supposed to lead a large NATO exercise. Machine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic. The USS Gerald R. Ford returned home on Jan. 17. Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.” With the Osprey out of commission, officials say carriers have other options for ferrying people and supplies on and off the ships. Early Ford-class maintenance costs are lower than expected, meaning the aircraft carriers could save more than predicted compared to the Nimitz class. The carrier and its armada left the East Coast in May. The Eisenhower’s presence in the region marks the first time a carrier has operated in Central Command’s area of responsibility since 2021. Ike will be the first U.S. aircraft carrier to operate in the Middle Eastern waters of U.S. Central Command since the end of the Afghanistan war in 2021. Load More