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flag The USS Gerald R. Ford extends deployment to 266 days amid missions, fires, and repairs, raising crew well-being concerns.

flag The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, is nearing a record 266-day deployment, extending beyond its original timeline due to multiple mission shifts in the Caribbean and Middle East, including operations against Iran. flag A fire in the laundry room injured three sailors, and ongoing plumbing issues have disrupted sanitation and displaced crew. flag The ship is now scheduled to dock in Crete for repairs, though the duration of its stay is undisclosed. flag The extended deployment has raised concerns about crew morale, retention, and well-being, with lawmakers criticizing the mission’s rationale and the strain on personnel. flag The Navy has praised the crew’s resilience but acknowledged the challenges of prolonged operations.

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