In this handout photo released by the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrive at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16, 2026. The Ford carrier strike group recently concluded a deployment providing maritime security across four areas of operation. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier left the Middle East after taking part in operations against Iran, a US official said on May 1. (Photo by John BELLINO / US NAVY / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / US Navy / US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS