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USS GRF's Inaugural Deployment Return November 29, 2022
November 26, 2022 - The crew of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (GRF / CVN 78) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk following the inaugural deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. More than 4,600 Sailors assigned to Ford operated in U.S. 2nd Fleet and 6th Fleet, increasing interoperability and interchangeability with NATO Allies and partners. Throughout the deployment, the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sailed more than 9,200 miles, completed more than 1,250 sorties, expended 78.3 tons of ordnance, completed 13 underway replenishments and hosted more than 400 distinguished visitors. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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