Event Brief
USS Gerald R. Ford to be out of action for 18 months
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: USS Gerald R. Ford began a planned availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard expected to last about 18 months.
WHO: USS Gerald R. Ford; U.S. Navy; Norfolk Naval Shipyard
WHAT: The carrier began a planned incremental availability (PIA) expected to keep it out of action for about 18 months.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, USA
WHY: Repairs are needed for extensive fire damage and major plumbing work after repeated vacuum sewage system failures.
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