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Derrick Bryley, a culinary specialist seaman from Oklahoma City, serves in the supply department aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier.
As the flagship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, the USS Gerald R. Ford is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area operations and is engaged in Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), the premiere advanced tactical training exercise that increases war-fighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains.
This training is vital for maintaining readiness and effectiveness in maritime operations, and Bryley plays a crucial role in supporting these missions.
– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100