The USS Gerald R Ford has arrived in Latin America, escalating tensions with Venezuela as Maduro announces a massive military counter. Is conflict on the horizon?
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the U.S. Southern Command area to combat transnational crime and bolster security in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 4,000 Sailors and advanced warfighting capabilities.
In a bold move, the Pentagon has dispatched the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Latin America, intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking. This deployment comes amid ongoing strikes against narcotics smuggling operations, raising the stakes in the fight against illicit activities in the region.