Nation Oct 24 U.S. deploys aircraft carrier to waters off South America in major military escalation By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Politics Jan 01 The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel The Navy announced Monday the Ford and its accompanying warships will be replaced by the amphibious assault ship the USS Bataan and its two accompanying warships, the USS Mesa Verde and the USS Carter Hall. By Tara Copp, Associated Press
Politics Dec 15 Pentagon has ordered a U.S. aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel It will be the third time the Ford's deployment has been extended, underscoring the continued concerns about volatility in the region during Israel's war in Gaza. By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press
World Mar 27 North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as U.S. sends aircraft carrier A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier and its battle group have begun exercises with South Korean warships hours after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles in an apparent protest of the allies' expanding drills. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Politics Oct 05 North Korea continues missile launches as U.S. redeploys an aircraft carrier North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, as the United States redeployed one of its aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula in response to the North's recent launch of a powerful missile over Japan. By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Dec 31 U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension By Robert Burns, Associated Press The decision reflects Navy concern that the USS Nimitz, which deployed from the U.S. in April, is already overdue to return. Continue reading
Apr 02 Navy captain fired after pleading for help on coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders. Continue reading
Apr 01 Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The USS Theodore Roosevelt is now docked in Guam. Navy leaders say fewer than 100 of the 5,000 sailors assigned to the Roosevelt have tested positive for the virus. Continue reading
May 06 U.S. dispatches aircraft carrier to send message to Iran By Robert Burns, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The dispatch came after "clear indications" that Iranian forces were preparing to possibly attack U.S. forces in the region, a defense official told the Associated Press. Continue reading
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