Pentagon’s USS Gerald R. Ford Mission Exposes Growing Threats from Drug Cartels and Venezuelan Regime

In a decisive demonstration of American resolve, Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth recently visited the USS Gerald R. Ford, America’s most advanced aircraft carrier currently deployed in the Caribbean, to salute troops confronting the dangerous nexus of drug cartels and hostile foreign regimes.This visit underscores a critical frontline in protecting our nation’s sovereignty—where U.S. forces confront narcotraffickers who undermine law and order not only abroad but at home. With over 4,500 crew members and nearly 70 aircraft aboard, the USS Gerald R. Ford epitomizes America’s unmatched military capability to project strength where it matters most.Why Is America Engaged So...