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This technological giant, which defines the naval supremacy of the United States, is, however, plagued by numerous major weaknesses — from severe toilet problems to a reduced crew size and extreme exhaustion among sailors, who now face the prospect of remaining on board for 11 months.

The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, docked on Tuesday in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece.

Its mission is unusually long — the United States has kept it in the region due to rising tensions in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, particularly amid threats from Iran.

The ship left its home port in June 2025, making a stop along the Croatian coast.

Since then, command has repeatedly extended its time at sea for a total of over 2,600 crew members and their families.

This mission could now stretch to eleven months, making it one of the longest continuous deployments in modern U.S. history, as sailors typically return home after six months.

The Wall Street Journal highlights that the crew of this American giant is struggling with severe fatigue, while the ship faces technical problems.

A clear sign of overstrain, for example, has been the constant malfunction of vacuum toilets, which must serve thousands of people.

These difficulties underscore how stretched the U.S. Navy is while attempting to maintain control over all strategic regions simultaneously.

The stop in Crete also confirms that the base in Souda Bay is a key NATO hub.

From there, U.S. forces can intervene in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

A giant carrying 90 aircraft and powered by nuclear energy

The first of the new Ford-class, this nuclear-powered giant represents a technological leap over the historic Nimitz-class, with offensive, defensive, and logistical capabilities that redefine U.S. naval supremacy.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is over 330 meters long and displaces more than 100,000 tons of water. It is powered by two A1B nuclear reactors, providing operational autonomy of over 20 years without refueling.

Its four shafts deliver enough power to achieve speeds exceeding 30 knots (over 55 km/h), while maintaining surprisingly good maneuverability for a ship of its size.

The bridge design has been completely redesigned: the command center is smaller and set further back, the flight deck is larger, and the internal spaces are optimized for more efficient aircraft operations.

With a price tag of over $13 billion, the USS Gerald R. Ford is undoubtedly one of the most expensive ships in history.

The ship can carry up to 90 aircraft, including F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, MH-60 helicopters, E-2D Hawkeye radar planes, and, in the future, combat drones.

Its ability to launch over 220 combat aircraft per day in deliberate operations makes it an unparalleled strategic platform.

Despite its size, the USS Gerald R. Ford employs roughly 600 fewer crew members than earlier aircraft carriers, thanks to widespread automation of many systems.

The ship is designed to remain in service until 2075.