From Venezuela to Iran, major operations have kept US Navy supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford away from home for almost 10 months
Senator Tim Kaine expressed concern over the mental health of sailors following the record-breaking deployment and maintenance issues aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford has broken the record for the longest modern US carrier deployment, spending 297 days at sea. Operations in Venezuela and Iran have extended the mission, sparking concerns from Senator Tim Kaine regarding sailor welfare and ship maintenance issues.
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