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Trump Extends USS Ford's Mission, Strains Sailor Morale

2/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump prolonged the USS Gerald R. Ford's mission, affecting morale.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June.
Sailors reported missing family milestones and considering leaving the Navy due to extended deployments.
The Ford was rerouted to Venezuela to oppose Maduro.
It now heads toward Iran after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

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U.S. President Donald Trump prolonged the USS Gerald R. Ford's mission, affecting morale.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June.
Sailors reported missing family milestones and considering leaving the Navy due to extended deployments.
The Ford was rerouted to Venezuela to oppose Maduro.
It now heads toward Iran after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.