Event Brief
USS Ford set to leave Middle East after record deployment
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to leave the Middle East after a record deployment, according to a report.
WHO: Military.com
WHAT: Planned departure of USS Gerald R. Ford from the Middle East after a record deployment
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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