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2. A third sailor injured in a fire last week aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford was flown off the aircraft carrier to receive m

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:40 AM

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A third sailor injured in a fire last week aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford was flown off the aircraft carrier to receive medical treatment, according to the Navy.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-03-16/ford-fire-red-sea-iran-war-21082703.html
Source - Stars and Stripes

Third injured sailor flown off USS Gerald R. Ford after fire unrelated to combat

Ford is operating in the Red Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing joint American and Israeli military campaign against Iran

www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
— (@oceancalm.bsky.social) 2026-03-17T11:38:55.882Z

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this is not "the love boat" rampartd Tuesday #1

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"...Maduro, Venezuela's leader before his seizure." markodochartaigh Tuesday #3

On A U.S. Navy Supercarrier Even A Small Fire Is A Big Deal mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #4

So the toilets don't flush and now this underpants Tuesday #5

I have a question that maybe some other Navy vet may be able to answer: 70sEraVet Tuesday #6

Those old style racks were used for troops on the LPD. IrishAfricanAmerican Tuesday #7

Thanks. I figured sleeping quarters were more advanced on a newer ship. 70sEraVet Tuesday #8

Because of the layout of some ships it's probably correct. IrishAfricanAmerican Tuesday #9