US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Senator Tim Kaine criticized the record-breaking deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, citing concerns over crew mental health and executive overreach.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford has broken the record for the longest U.S. aircraft carrier deployment since the Vietnam War, clocking 295 days at sea. The milestone has sparked criticism from Senator Tim Kaine over the toll on service members and military overreach.
