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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier for Potential Strikes on Venezuela

2/17/2026

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The United States deployed the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean for strikes on Venezuela.
Eight warships were tracked in the region.
The United States reduced aircraft numbers by relying on jets from mainland bases and Puerto Rico.
Amphibious assault ships were positioned in the Caribbean as helicopter launch platforms, similar to those used in the capture of Maduro.

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Story summary

The United States deployed the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean for strikes on Venezuela.
Eight warships were tracked in the region.
The United States reduced aircraft numbers by relying on jets from mainland bases and Puerto Rico.
Amphibious assault ships were positioned in the Caribbean as helicopter launch platforms, similar to those used in the capture of Maduro.