The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 16 after an 11-month deployment, marking the longest deployment for the carrier since the Vietnam War. The ship, which has a crew of 4,600 sailors, is scheduled to undergo repairs and upgrades, including improvements to its sewage system.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Returns Home After Deployment, Set for Repairs
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Norfolk, Virginia, after an extended deployment. The aircraft carrier will now receive necessary repairs and upgrades to its sewage system.
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The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs
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