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USS Gerald R. Ford and Carrier Strike Group Twelve Scheduled for EUCOM Deployment, Positioned for Rapid Response Near Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and Carrier Strike Group Twelve are set to depart the United States within the next week for their planned deployment to U.S. European Command (EUCOM) areas, likely in the Mediterranean Sea. Although this deployment is routine and focused on Europe, the group’s position will allow rapid access to the Eastern Mediterranean near Israel. This strategic placement prepares the U.S. Navy to respond swiftly if the United States decides to actively join military operations against Iran in the ongoing regional conflict.