Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Question: Which aircraft carrier did President Gerald Ford serve on during World War II?

Answer: President Gerald Ford served aboard the USS Monterey (CVL-26), an Independence-class light aircraft carrier, during World War II. He served as a gunnery officer, participating in actions including the Battle of the Philippine Sea (the “Great Marianas Turkey Shoot”). Ford was commissioned as an Ensign in 1942 and discharged as a Lieutenant Commander in 1946.