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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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US Navy Shoots Down Its Own F/A-18 In Red Sea Fight

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 taxi the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the Mediterranean Sea. A U.S. Navy cruiser shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command said. The F/A-18 was shot by weapons from the guided-missile cruiser the USS Gettysburg after taking off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on Dec. 22. Both Navy aviators were able to eject from the fighter jet and were recovered safely. One of the two sustained minor injuries, according to CENTCOM. The USS Gettysburg “mistakenly fired on” the F/A-18, CENTCOM said. The shoot down happened amid a weekend of military action against the Houthis, a militant Yemeni nationalist group that controls much of Yemen, including the capital. American and British aircraft have been bombing targets in Sana’a since Saturday. The incident is under investigation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated October 30, 2019 shows sailors from the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) stand by to receive lines from the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as it pulls into Naval Station Norfolk. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nikita Custer via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated December 10, 2020 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated May 15, 2020 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside the underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a photo exercise in the East Mediterranean Sea. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated July 28, 2017 of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 approaches the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for an arrested landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated October 4, 2023 shows the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), the Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), ITS Ciao Duilio (D 554), ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transit the Ionian Sea. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated March 26, 2022 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated October 29, 2019 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts high-speed turns in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated October 27, 2019 shows he aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated March 22, 2022) shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Navy Ending Aircraft Carrier's Middle East Deployment

Handout photo dated August 4, 2020 shows a E-2C Hawkeye attached to the “Greyhawks” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a photo exercise in the East Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 taxi the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), front, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) lead ships from their carrier strike groups, including U.S. Sixth Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and Italian navy frigates Carlo Margottini (F 592) and Virginio Fasan (F 591) during a formation transit of the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Triniti Lersch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows sailors assigned to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 equip an E/A-18G Growler with missiles on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) while conducting routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Triniti Lersch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 taxi the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), bottom, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), top right, transit the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Triniti Lersch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), left, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transit the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), front, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transit the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), front, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transit the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Sixth Fleet Conducts Dual-Carrier Operations In Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 3, 2023 shows the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a photo exercise. For the first time in decades, two U.S. aircraft carriers sailed together in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. 6th fleet announced Friday. “Operating dual carrier strike groups alongside Allies and Partners in a dynamic environment demonstrates our capability and capacity to respond with agility decisively to any contingency,” Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet said in a Friday statement. “Our presence sends a clear signal about our commitment to deter aggression and promote stability throughout the region.” Shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin extended Ford’s deployment and shifted the strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean as part of the U.S. effort to keep the conflict from spreading. U.S. Navy photo by Mas

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated Septemnr 8, 2023 of an E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Adriatic Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated August 20, 2023 shows he world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), Italian Navy destroyer ITS Ciao Duilio (D 554), Italian Navy frigate ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591), and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) steam in formation in the Ionian Sea, The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maxwell Orlosky via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated October 4, 2023 shows the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), the Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), ITS Ciao Duilio (D 554), ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transit the Ionian Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated September 13, 2023 shows Cmdr. Christopher Keen, off-going commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), fly over the flight deck in an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of VFA-213 during an airborne change of command ceremony in the Adriatic Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated August 27, 2023 shows the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is anchored off the coast of Antalya, Turkey. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tajh Payne via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated October 4, 2023 shows the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated October 4, 2023 shows the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), steam in formation in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Sending Largest Warship To Middle East

Handout photo dated October 4, 2023 shows the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), the Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Italian Navy destroyer ITS Ciao Duilio (D 554), Italian Navy frigate ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591), and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) steam in formation in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. carrier strike group sent toward Israel as a deterrent measure against hostile regional groups arrived Tuesday afternoon, the Pentagon announced. The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships were operating in the Mediterranean when the Biden administration directed them toward the Middle East shortly after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

Handout photo dated July 28, 2017 of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Struck, performs an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

Handout photo dated May 15, 2020 of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside the underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

Handout photo dated March 26, 2022 of he aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

Handout photo dated October 27, 2019 of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

handout photo dated August 4, 2020 of a E-2C Hawkeye attached to the “Greyhawks” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Warships Closer To Israel After Hamas Attack

Hanout photo dated July 28, 2017 shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Atlantic Ocean. The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition. It follows the Hamas attack on southern Israel, which President Biden called an "unprecedented and appalling assault". U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated April 11, 2022 shows sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 stand watch on the landing safety officer platform while an E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Grey Wolves" of Electronic Attack (VAQ) Squadron 142 approaches the flight deck in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated November 13, 2020 shows sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) air department tow an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated March 26, 2022 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Adkins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated June 7, 2020 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams through a storm in the Atlantic Ocean, June 7, 2020 prior to disembarking Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 following successful integrated air wing operations. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated May 15, 2020 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside the underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated August 1, 2020 shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated March 20, 2021 shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) transit the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley McDowell via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated December 13, 2017 shows USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean at night. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua D. Sheppard via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated August 4, 2020 shows an E-2C Hawkeye attached to the “Greyhawks” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated November 5, 2020 shows sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kallysta Castillo via ABACAPRESS.COM

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USS Gerald R. Ford The Lead Ship Of Her Class Of US Navy Aircraft Carriers

Handout photo dated April 2, 2020 shows an E2-D Advanced Hawkeye attached to the Greyhawks of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 performs a touch-and-go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker via ABACAPRESS.COM