U.S. Aircraft Carrier Leaves Red Sea Due to Laundry Room Fire

The saga of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, shows that even an advanced multi-billion dollar critical capability can be taken out of service without enemy action. USNI News reported yesterday that, following last week’s laundry room fire, the Ford was preparing to leave the Red Sea for Souda Bay, Crete, for repairs. A US Navy official confirmed the plan and added that the ship will be pierside for more than a week.