A search query or topical phrase seeking the most recent updates on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the United States Navy's flagship aircraft carrier and the world's largest warship, named after President Gerald R. Ford.

As of early April 2026, it commonly refers to news of the carrier departing Split, Croatia, after a five-day port visit for crew liberty and unscheduled repairs, resuming its record-setting deployment that began in June 2025.

Highlights ongoing operations potentially tied to tensions in the Red Sea or Middle East, with projections of an unprecedented 11-month deployment, as noted by top Navy admirals.