"Naval Fleet Redirects to Mediterranean, Bolstering Presence"

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has changed course from heading to U.S. European Command to the Mediterranean due to the ongoing conflict in the Israeli war with Hamas. The aircraft carrier deployed on October 14th, with deployment delayed to ensure peak readiness. As tensions grow overseas, family and friends bid farewell to the 8,000 sailors, knowing the risks they are taking. The strike group will deploy with four ships and over 70 aircraft, and while the duration of the deployment is unknown, it typically ranges from six to eight months.