aircraft carrier

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The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, arrived in Croatia for repairs on Saturday after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, arrived at the Croatian city of Split on Saturday, the US embassy said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The USS Gerald R. Ford may break a post-Vietnam record for the longest aircraft carrier deployment, which means higher maintenance bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Reporting on claims circulating online that a U.S. aircraft carrier had been destroyed in an Iranian attack.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Dutchy completes his technical training and aircraft carrier flight deck training, and after he’s been in San Diego for a month, he learns that soon he’ll be shipping out.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline