The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived at Naval Station Norfolk following a record-long deployment. She is the most recent U.S. Navy warship to receive a hero’s welcome

USS Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, and will have spent 326 days at sea, the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam War.

The world’s largest aircraft carrier is finally returning home after etching its name into Navy history books.

The USS Gerald R. Ford completed a 326-day deployment, surpassing the previous record held by the USS Abraham Lincoln.