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🚨 USS Gerald R. Ford Out of Action for Up to 2 Years After Onboard Fire!

USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, will be out of service for 14–24 months after a fire in its laundry area. Hundreds of sailors displaced; full repairs

Asian Media Network | Published on: Mar 23, 2026, 10:35 PM

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Red Sea / March 23, 2026 – Disaster strikes the U.S. Navy’s flagship! The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to be sidelined for 14 months to 2 years following a fire that erupted in its laundry area during deployment. Hundreds of sailors were displaced, with several suffering smoke-related injuries. The blaze caused serious damage to crew quarters and onboard systems, forcing the ship to dock at Souda Bay, Crete, for urgent repairs. Navy officials confirm a full investigation is underway to uncover the cause of the fire. Defense experts warn that this could create a major gap in U.S. naval operations, putting extra pressure on other carriers in the region. ⚠️

KeyTakeaways:

Fire in laundry area damages living quarters Hundreds of sailors displaced;

injuries reported Ship docked for extensive repairs in Crete Estimated downtime:

14–24 months Investigation ongoing

This marks a serious blow to the Navy’s top-of-the-line aircraft carrier, raising questions about safety measures even on the most advanced vessels.