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With its return home, major plumbing issue on board USS Ford can be addressed

WHRO | By Steve Walsh
Published June 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM CDT

After nearly a year at sea, the USS Ford is finally home. That means the crew can take some well-earned leave, but it also means plumbing problems on the $13 billion carrier can be fixed.

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