ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (December 1, 2025) – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, arrived in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 1, 2025.
Gerald R. Ford’s visit to St. Thomas is the first port visit since entering U.S. Southern Command in support of Operation Southern Spear, operating under U.S. Fourth Fleet.
“The Sailors in our carrier strike group team have been extremely adaptable, taking our U.S. Southern Command tasking as priority number one and each doing their part to support the defense of our Homeland,” said Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, commander of Carrier Strike Group Twelve....
Capt. David W. Skarosi, commanding officer of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), alongside Command Master Chief Michael G. Smith, addresses the crew during an all-hands call in the hangar bay June 17, 2026. USS Gerald R. Ford is currently pier side at Naval Station Norfolk conducting routine maintenance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gladjimi Balisage)
