Event Brief
USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets Presidential Unit Citation
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Summary: Carrier Strike Group Twelve received the Presidential Unit Citation after its support of Operation Epic Fury.
WHO: Carrier Strike Group Twelve
WHAT: Received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary acts of heroism during support of Operation Epic Fury and continuous flight operations and maritime strike missions.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM ET
WHERE: Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
WHY: The group was honored with the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary acts of heroism during its support of Operation Epic Fury.
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