USS Gerald R Ford Returns After Longest Deployment Since Vietnam

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•The USS Gerald R Ford was deployed in the Middle East for 326 days, ending in May 2026.
•This deployment is the longest for a U.S. naval vessel since the Vietnam War era.
•The carrier operated amid ongoing conflict involving Iran and other regional actors.
•The mission involved sustained naval presence to support U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East.
•The extended deployment has prompted discussions within the U.S. Navy about resource allocation and future operational planning.

▸If the U.S. Navy decides to reduce the length of future carrier deployments U.S. naval forces may increase the number of carriers deployed to maintain presence, affecting military budgets and operational tempo.

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Extended U.S. naval deployments increase demand for defense equipment, affecting defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.

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