Family members of sailors serving aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford and members of Congress are raising questions about the extended overseas mission of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.
The massive warship has found itself positioned at the heart of two significant international conflicts during recent months, leading to concerns about the effects of the prolonged deployment on crew members and their families back home.
The extended nature of the Ford’s current assignment has prompted discussions among military families and political leaders about the toll such lengthy overseas operations can take on service members and the broader implications for naval readiness.
