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An aircraft carrier is seen anchored off the coast.

At Anchor

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford sits at anchor off the coast of Split, Croatia, June 28, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

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