Fire Forces USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Crew to Sleep on Deck After 30-Hour Blaze
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is heading to Crete after a devastating fire that burned for 30 hours and destroyed hundreds of sailors' beds. The blaze has left crew members sleeping on floors and tables as the vessel continues its Mediterranean deployment. The Ford-class supercarrier, which represents the newest generation of American naval technology, suffered extensive damage to crew quarters during the incident, forcing sailors to find makeshift sleeping arrangements throughout the ship.