US Navy’s Aircraft Carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Deployment To The Mediterranean Delayed

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower's departure from Naval Station Norfolk was delayed for thorough checks, ensuring perfect condition. [{ "selector": ".tpsgn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 409px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The U.S. Navy hasn't specified the departure date for Eisenhower's deployment to the Mediterranean, scheduled for this week. [{ "selector": ".qwtrg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 410px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Eisenhower is the flagship of the Ike carrier strike group, comprising over 5,000 sailors. [{ "selector": ".jrlpl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 421px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gravely and USS Philippine, also part of the strike group, deployed without delays on Friday. [{ "selector": ".nircr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 402px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Eisenhower concluded its last deployment in July 2021, after a 7-month sea period with no port calls during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. [{ "selector": ".bxtwa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 428px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Subsequently, from August 2021 to December 2022, Eisenhower underwent a 15-month maintenance period. [{ "selector": ".xedcl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Post-maintenance, it engaged in various training exercises to prepare for the scheduled late 2023 deployment. [{ "selector": ".jgtrk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 431px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The delayed departure signifies the importance of ensuring Eisenhower's optimal readiness as it joins other units in the strike group for upcoming operations. [{ "selector": ".fqdsk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 407px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]