USS Gerald R. Ford: The Navy Aircraft Carrier The Entire World Is Watching
Summary: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's most advanced aircraft carrier and the first of a new class of supercarriers, completed its inaugural full-length operational deployment, showcasing its capabilities in strategic areas including the Mediterranean, near Israel, and the Red Sea. During this 239-day deployment, the carrier executed 43 replenishments at sea, conducted 10,396 aircraft sorties, and navigated almost 85,000 miles. It carried a complement of advanced aircraft and demonstrated... Читать дальше...