USS Gerald R. Ford Sails Close To Russia As A Warning

USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier enters Eastern Mediterranean in support of NATO allies during Ukraine war. [{ "selector": ".dqaiq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carrier visited Oslo earlier in May to show solidarity amid Russia-NATO tensions. [{ "selector": ".nkfxr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Presence at sea assures partners of open sea lanes and maritime stability commitment. [{ "selector": ".sttff-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carrier Strike Group 12 strengthens ties with Turkish Navy through joint exercises. [{ "selector": ".rejcp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The carrier engages in joint navy exercises with Greece, advancing maritime tactics understanding. [{ "selector": ".pbxjr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ford's mission of reassurance and support stretches from Arctic to Mediterranean seas. [{ "selector": ".rskzb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 396px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It is the third American carrier in Mediterranean since Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. [{ "selector": ".imisi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ford's strategic positioning warns Russia, maintains presence near Black Sea amid tensions. [{ "selector": ".uiplp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 398px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]