The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment — the longest since the Vietnam War — during which it supported U.S. operations in the war with Iran and actions tied to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Its homecoming highlights the sustained, high-tempo use of large carrier strike groups in the region. The deployment and return occur alongside other major naval movements and force buildups, including amphibious deployments and increased troop arrivals to the Middle East.
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