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USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Sea After Fire Repairs and Deployment Extension

USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment and Maintenance·March 17 – April 3, 2026
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USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Sea After Fire Repairs and Deployment Extension

The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to active duty after completing repairs for damage caused by an onboard fire. The supercarrier was forced to divert to port in March following a fire in its laundry room while operating during the conflict with Iran USS Gerald R. Ford diverted for repairs. Reports indicated the ship faced several maintenance issues, including fire damage and plumbing problems, during its long deployment maintenance issues and fire damage. After finishing repairs in Croatia, the vessel departed on April 2 to resume operations with the U.S. 6th Fleet carrier leaves port. Although the ship has returned to full mission capability, the Navy confirmed that the carrier will not be returning home yet deployment extended. The USS Gerald R. Ford remains at sea to support ongoing national security objectives in the region carrier back at sea.
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Key Statements

CCNN International

“The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns to sea and full mission capability following repairs for a laundry room fire.”

This confirms the ship has finished repairs and is back to work as of the latest update.

RReuters

“USS Gerald R. Ford is diverting to Souda Bay, Greece, for repairs following an onboard fire during active military operations against Iran.”

This provides the context for why the ship was out of service and the nature of its previous mission.

News

US Navy Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Isn't Coming Home Yet

forbes.com logoForbesCenter

Live updates: Iran war news; USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier back at sea

edition.cnn.com logoCNN InternationalCenter Left

USS Gerald R. Ford leaves port in Croatia after fire damage repairs

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Fire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete

theguardian.com logoThe GuardianCenter Left

US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire

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