USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Arrives In Antalya, Türkiye

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Carrier Strike Group 12 arrive in Antalya, Türkiye for a scheduled port visit on August 25, 2023. [{ "selector": ".rzwjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 424px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

This visit marks the fourth stop of the aircraft carrier's deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. [{ "selector": ".rklsa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Coordinated exercises were conducted with Turkish Navy ships and Air Force assets, enhancing interoperability and regional security commitment. [{ "selector": ".gpcng-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 373px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rear Adm. Erik J. Eslich emphasizes that the exercises advanced shared maritime tactics and interoperability goals. [{ "selector": ".sqfnt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 430px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The U.S. Navy regularly operates with Turkish allies, and this visit follows recent port calls by other U.S. vessels. [{ "selector": ".lmxmn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 406px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R. Ford showcased its operations at sea to key government and military leaders before arriving in Antalya. [{ "selector": ".zxxae-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 418px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The aircraft carrier's crew experiences Türkiye's culture and history during the port call. [{ "selector": ".dpfte-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 421px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The carrier strike group comprises Carrier Strike Group 12, Carrier Air Wing 8, Destroyer Squadron 2, and multiple USS ships. [{ "selector": ".ufmbb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 426px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]