The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley B. McDowell)

U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Might Be Out of Action for 14 Months

Could the USS Gerald R. Ford Be Sidelined for A Year Or More? The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), is finally heading home after a 300-plus day deployment that shattered the record books. A fire, which broke out in the ship’s main laundry area, injured sailors, damaged living spaces, and … Continue reading U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Might Be Out of Action for 14 Months

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