The crew of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 26, following the inaugural deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Strike Group (GRFCSG). More than 4,600 Sailors assigned to Ford operated in 2nd Fleet and 6th Fleet, increasing interoperability and interchangeability with NATO Allies and partners. Throughout the deployment, the GRFCSG sailed more then 9,200 miles completed more than 1,250 sorties, expanded tons of ordnance, completed 13 underway replenishments and hosted more than 400 distinguishe


The crew of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 26, following the inaugural deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Strike Group (GRFCSG). More than 4,600 Sailors assigned to Ford operated in 2nd Fleet and 6th Fleet, increasing interoperability and interchangeability with NATO Allies and partners. Throughout the deployment, the GRFCSG sailed more then 9,200 miles completed more than 1,250 sorties, expanded tons of ordnance, completed 13 underway replenishments and hosted more than 400 distinguished visitors. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)


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