USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's newest class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, designed with advanced technologies like EMALS and AAG. After years of testing and initial deployments, the carrier has been on an exceptionally long and demanding deployment since June 2025, operating across multiple theaters including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Sea, and recently resumed combat operations in the Red Sea following an onboard fire in March 2026.