The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the United States Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, conducted flight operations on March 8, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Aircraft took off and landed from the carrier’s deck while the ship supported sustained aviation activity during the operation.

Operation Epic Fury represents the most significant regional concentration of American military power in a generation.

The Gerald R. Ford’s strike aircraft and support crews worked to generate sorties and maintain readiness at sea as part of the broader task force involved in the operation.

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