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Four ships sail in formation at sea.

Formation at Sea

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the USS Mount Whitney, Hellenic Navy frigate HS Elli and the USS Normandy steam in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 14, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend, allied, and partner interests.

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