USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) to homeport in Norfolk

The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will homeport in Naval Station Norfolk.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P. Campbell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

In addition, the Navy has cancelled its plans to remove all amphibious assault ships from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and will increase the number of amphibious assault ships at the base from three to five.

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