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US sends Ford aircraft carrier, fresh off Venezuela operations, to the Middle East
By Nicholas Slayton ·
Task & Purpose
· Saturday, February 14, 2026
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A significant military movement is underway. The largest carrier in the Navy is being deployed to a new region. This development follows a period of operation in the Caribbean. The carrier's new assig
A significant military movement is underway. The largest carrier in the Navy is being deployed to a new region. This development follows a period of operation in the Caribbean.
The carrier's new assignment is part of a broader buildup. It will be joining other existing forces. Further information on this deployment, including specifics about accompanying ships, can be found through various news outlets and official sources.
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