"Following a laundry room fire on March 12, 2026, and subsequent docking in Greece/Croatia for repairs, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is expected to resume full operations, but some estimates suggest it could be sidelined for repairs for 12-14 months, though the Navy officially maintains the ship is fully mission capable. The fire displaced 600+ sailors, impacted 100+ berths, and follows a long 10-month deployment."