The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Caribbean. Here’s its backstory michael November 17, 2025 The USS Gerald R. Ford, seen here transiting the Strait of Gibraltar in October, entered the Caribbean Sea over the weekend in support of Operation Southern Spear, U.S. Southern Command announced. About Author michael See author's posts Post navigation Previous What to know about names such as Operation Charlotte’s WebNext Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago Related Stories UAE Pulls Out of OPEC – Lower Oil Prices Expected – Win for Trump, US and the World UAE Pulls Out of OPEC – Lower Oil Prices Expected – Win for Trump, US and the World April 30, 2026 President Trump and the First Lady Welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla for State Visit Honoring 250 Years of Shared Heritage President Trump and the First Lady Welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla for State Visit Honoring 250 Years of Shared Heritage April 30, 2026 Jeopardy Super Champ Blasts ICE During Victory Media Tour After Historic 31-Game Winning Streak Ends Jeopardy Super Champ Blasts ICE During Victory Media Tour After Historic 31-Game Winning Streak Ends April 30, 2026