The USS Gerald R. Ford remains in St. Thomas this evening and is expected to depart tomorrow, though the schedule may be extended. Here’s the latest look at the carrier as its visit continues. | The Virgin Islands Consortium

Sailors from the USS Gerald R. Ford are arriving in St. Thomas for several days of rest and recuperation, stepping off the massive aircraft carrier onto smaller boats before heading ashore. The world’s largest warship brings more than 4,000 personnel to the territory, giving St. Thomas an immediate economic lift as crew members, officers, and visiting families fan out across the island. Hotels, restaurants, taxis, and tour operators are all seeing a surge as the carrier settles in for its multi-