USS Gerald R. Ford crosses Gibraltar Straits, heading to Caribbean

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) crossed the Gibraltar Straits approximately two hours ago and is currently heading southwest. Over the past 17 hours, the aircraft carrier has traveled over 200 miles at a speed of 16 knots. While this speed is not the maximum for the vessel, it indicates that the USS Gerald R. Ford is moving towards the Caribbean, with the potential to increase its speed. The ship is expected to reach the theater by the end of the week.