The Gerald R. Ford and its strike group will stay deployed in the Mediterranean longer than was initially expected as the war between Israel and Hamas ramps up, and the Pentagon takes measures to prevent a larger conflict in the zone.
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Lloyd Austin, the Defense Secretary, approved the extension for the Ford and carrier strike group deployment, the Pentagon declared on Tuesday.
The Ford reportedly kicked off on the first-ever full deployment this year in May to the U.S....