Even more interesting information is provided by the Greek website “Kathimerini”, which, citing its sources, reports that next week the aircraft carrier will leave the Red Sea and call at the port of Crete. The reasons for this decision are not yet known, but, as “Kathimerini” reports, it may be due to the desire to conduct an investigation into the fire. According to the Greek media, there were suspicions that it was caused by a person dissatisfied with the fact that the aircraft carrier's mission has already been extended by about three months, and it is possible that it will last until May 2026.
The American ship should have returned to its home port a long time ago
A standard mission of an American aircraft carrier lasts half a year. After this time, the ship returns to its home port and undergoes repairs, and the crew receives a leave to rest before the next multi-month cruise.
What ship is the main topic of the article?
How long did the sailors fight the fire?
Where is the aircraft carrier going to visit?
Why was the aircraft carrier's mission extended?
The crew of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been waiting for a well-deserved rest for monthsDVIDS/US Navy
In the case of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, this period has already been extended by three months. In addition, at that time the ship participated in the operation against Venezuela, and now it is an extremely important element of the operation against Iran.
— You can't operate a ship for so long and intensively and expect both it and its crew to operate at full capacity, says retired Admiral John F. Kirby, quoted by The New York Times.
