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World's largest aircraft carrier completes longest deployment since Vietnam

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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has returned to its home port in Virginia after an 11-month deployment. This mission was the longest for a U.S. aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War, involving support for the Iran war and the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. The deployment also included a significant fire onboard that necessitated repairs in Crete, raising questions about the impact of extended service on both the crew and the ship's equipment. AI

RANK_REASON Major military deployment completion with historical duration and operational significance. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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World's largest aircraft carrier completes longest deployment since Vietnam

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    World’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid

    In recognition of their service during the Iran war, the Ford and the accompanying ships were awarded the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation.

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