Aircraft Carrier Visit to Halifax Shows ‘How Tight’ US Is With Allies: Commander

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's newest carrier launched in 2017--the first new carrier in more than 40 years--is to be followed by three similar Ford Class carriers, the USS John F. Kennedy, USS Enterprise, and USS Doris Miller. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

A senior officer on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy’s fleet says the ship’s stop in Canada signals the value of working closely with allies in times of international tension.

Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, the commanding officer on the USS Gerald R. Ford, said the flagship carrier completed training exercises in the North Atlantic with NATO warships during its inaugural mission at sea.