After a record-breaking deployment of nearly a year, the USS Gerald R. Ford has finally returned!
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was there to personally greet the thousands of soldiers aboard the ship and welcome them back home.
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To the warriors of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—WELCOME HOME.
You made history, answered the call with strength and resolve, and made our nation proud. pic.twitter.com/sfmXxRmnP9
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) May 16, 2026
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🚨 NOW: SecWar Pete Hegseth is PERSONALLY welcoming home and presenting awards to the brave sailors of the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group — including the USS Mahan — as they
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