USS Gerald R Ford Fire: Sabotage Suspected After Months in Red Sea

• US Navy investigates potential sabotage in a fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford.
• The fire, which started in the ship's laundry area, raises concerns about crew morale and operational strain.
• The carrier was deployed for almost nine months in the Red Sea for the Iran conflict.
• Two sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the ship's core combat capabilities were unaffected.
• Investigation examines long deployments, operational stress, and maintenance issues as contributing factors.