The USS Gerald Ford (CVN-78) is a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and a part of the U.S. Navy's ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Last week was big for local Navy sailors, as they headed out to sea! The USS Gerald R Ford Carrier ...

The Virginia-based USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is expected to deploy to Europe next week near the Middle East, ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford deployed on its scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility Tuesday ...

Sailors on the deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va., near the Chesapeake Light Tower on March 3, 2023. USNI News Photo.

The Ford’s design situates its tower and command center for flight-deck operations further aft than Nimitz-class carriers. ... [USS Gerald R Ford hones air operations during initial deployment] ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford stands as a testament to naval engineering prowess, ... To put its size into perspective, this maritime colossus slightly surpasses the height of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

FILE: USS Gerald Ford, Aug. 20, 2021, departing Naval Station Norfolk, en route Newport News Shipyard. Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Seelbach, via DVIDS ...

As big as USS Gerald R. Ford is, without advanced armament and a means of defense, it could be dead in the water when faced with a foe. Leading its defenses is a long-range radar that alerts when ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford pushed off the pier at Naval Station Norfolk around 1 p.m. Tuesday, embarking on its first deployment a day later than expected due to stormy weather. Those with an eye on th… ...

The USS The Sullivans and the USS Arleigh Burke launched strikes over the weekend, shooting down Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel. The USS Thomas Hudner has been deployed to the area to ...

In May, the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford pulled away from Naval Station Norfolk for its first full-length, combat deployment. That maiden cruise was a long time coming. Originally supposed to ...