USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives at Souda Bay as U.S. Orders Personnel Departure from Lebanon
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived at Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, a NATO naval base used for resupply.
LEBANON — On February 23 the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from Lebanon due to the security situation in Beirut.
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The U.S. Embassy Beirut continues operations with core staff while imposing new restrictions on personal travel without advance permission. Additional restrictions may be imposed with little or no notice.
The travel advisory for Lebanon remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel, advising against all travel due to risks including terrorism, civil unrest, armed conflict, kidnapping, and unexploded landmines. Areas near borders carry increased risk.
Carrier Deployment and Regional Posture
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