Kaine, Warner assess performance of USS Gerald R. Ford during visit

Source: wavy.com · Published: 2026-08-01

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- U.S. Sens. Mark Warner, Tim Kaine and other legislators toured the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Friday to assess its performance and technical issues as it undergoes maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after a 326-day deployment, the longest of a U.S. carrier since the Vietnam War. Additionally, the Navy is [...]