Partners at Sea The USS Gerald R. Ford steams alongside the USNS Laramie during a fueling in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.34 MB) Tags: Navy, Israel Support Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly VIRIN: 231011-N-HJ055-1770A.JPG Photo Gallery