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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Pre-commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Pre-commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer, Capt. John F. Meier, right, Dental Officer Capt. Matthew McNally, left, and youngest crew member Hull Techn... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate 1st Class John Brown, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Cmdr. Travis Da... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 18, 2016) -- Manpower, Personnel,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 18, 2016) -- Manpower, Personnel,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 18, 2016) -- Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief April Beldo speaks to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chief petty officer selectees... More

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at night

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at night

The superstructure of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is seen as the ship transits the Atlantic Ocean at night Dec. 13, 2017. The Ford was underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke, right, from Mitchell, South Dakota, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation officer, recites the oath of office with Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Renardo Blackford, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank during ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician 2nd Class Wilfred Agboglo, from Aurora, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Ach... More

NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepares to moor to the pier after completing sea trials. Ford is arriving at its homeport Naval Station Norfolk for the first time since July 2018. (U.S. Nav... More

Flight operations. Warship photograph collection

Flight operations. Warship photograph collection

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, launches from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 9, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conductin... More

USS Gerald R Ford conducts carrier qualifications

USS Gerald R Ford conducts carrier qualifications

Two aviation boatswain’s mates (fuels) man a JP5 pump station during the refueling of T-45C Goshawks, on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducti... More

Catholic Mass Service. Warship photograph collection

Catholic Mass Service. Warship photograph collection

Cmdr. Charles Johnson, right, from Mooreland, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Command Chaplain, leads a catholic mass service in the ship’s chapel Sept. 14, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting... More

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Spectators crowd pit

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Spectators crowd pit

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Spectators crowd pit row prior to the start of a race at the Richmond International Raceway. Sailors assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) viewed a Sprint Cup... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) out into the James River during the ship's Turn Ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the c... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a card tournament during an open game night on the ship's mess decks. This event was hosted by the ship'... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson arrives aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for a tour of the ship. Richardson visited March 2 to meet with S... More

NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2018) --  Master-at-Arms 2nd

NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd

NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy Brunicardi, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a 2017 Junior Petty Officer of the Year plaque from Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford... More

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 5, 2018) --  The Norfolk Admirals

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 5, 2018) -- The Norfolk Admirals

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 5, 2018) -- The Norfolk Admirals hockey team poses for a group photo with their family and friends during a tour of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specia... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Darius Anderson, from Mobile, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, relieves the nozzleman during a gene... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) perform the cardio assessment of a physical readiness test. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Hun... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019)  Lt. Terrence Smith,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department's S-1 division officer, receives his Naval Aviation Supply Officer pin from C... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST NAME], from [CITY, STATE], assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) XXXX department, is pinned to HIS/HER current rank by [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST ... More

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Lt Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, middle, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on Ford's Advance... More

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) announced

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) announced

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) announced the promotion selection of 210 Sailors July 24, 2020.

USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates

USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates

USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates in a burial at sea ceremony on one of the ship's aircraft elevators. Thirty-five souls were laid to rest during the ceremony held aboard Ford Feb. 1, 202... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class David Vonbehren and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Hayden Bradford, assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gera... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 26, 2016) --  Cmdr. Robert

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Cmdr. Robert

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Cmdr. Robert Sherman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his shadow box from Lt. Cmdr. Major Gooden, Ford’s ordnance handling officer, a... More

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017)

170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017)

170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) -- Chief Warrant Officer Jim Ketcher, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the bridge as Ford performs high speed turn... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) --  Aviation Boatswain's

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) -- Aviation Boatswain's

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kris Pettera, from Hanover, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, acts as a safety observer as a M... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Chief Yeoman

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Chief Yeoman

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Chief Yeoman Berwyn Tinnion sings the national anthem during Master Chief Interior Communications Specialist Joseph Pauls' retirement ceremony at London Bridge Baptist Ch... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean for the first time since July 2018. Ford is conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15 month post-shake... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, and personnel assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, refuel a T-45 Goshawk on Ford's flight deck. ... More

Electrician's Mate Fireman Corbin Steele, from Trenton,

Electrician's Mate Fireman Corbin Steele, from Trenton,

Electrician's Mate Fireman Corbin Steele, from Trenton, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, replaces a lifting contactor fuse coil in an electrically enclosed shipboard forkl... More

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walk-down on Ford’s flight deck, Feb. 3, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.... More

NORFOLK (April 21, 2016) --  Chief Quartermaster Tyrone

NORFOLK (April 21, 2016) -- Chief Quartermaster Tyrone

NORFOLK (April 21, 2016) -- Chief Quartermaster Tyrone Anthony assists Quartermaster Seaman Dejuan Benjamin, both assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on how to log entries during naviga... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 04, 2017) – Culinary Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 04, 2017) – Culinary Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 04, 2017) – Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Vincent Collins, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Julie Treanor, Ford’s suppl... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) -- Boatswain's Mate 3rd

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) -- Boatswain's Mate 3rd

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) -- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin Thompson, from Syracuse, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, stands starboard aft lookout on the ship's fantail... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief James Beadle, from Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony for Master Chief Avionics Technician Dena Yarbrough,... More

VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Chief Air Traffic

VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Chief Air Traffic

VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Chief Air Traffic Controller Tamara Quam, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) operations department, prepares to receive the American f... More

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, former Deputy Director

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, former Deputy Director

Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, former Deputy Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command, reads his orders during a change of command ceremony May 7, 2020. Clapperton assumes command from Rear Adm. Michael Boyle,... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) – Capt. Richard C. McCormack,

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) – Capt. Richard C. McCormack,

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) – Capt. Richard C. McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, greets Capt. Frank Rhoades, deputy air wing commander, prior to piloting an F/A-18E Super Hornet for... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Monduy, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives his good conduct award from Cmdr. Arcangelo Del... More

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flying squad practice using a soft patch during a damage control drill in Newport News, Va., March 27, 2019. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) raises its anchor during a precision anchoring evolution while at sea for the first time in 2019. Ford is conducting sea trials following the in port p... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Tremelle Tharpe, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, stands aft lookout on the ship's fantail as an EA-18G Growler, assi... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Wood,

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Wood,

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Wood, from Goodrich, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, reads from a manual with a flow meter duri... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Monietta J. Batts, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), prepares an order at Mac's Coffee Shop. Mac's Coffee Shop offers a... More

NORFOLK, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman

NORFOLK, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman

NORFOLK, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bernard Akoli, from Ghana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, administers a medical brief prior to a 5k run on the flight ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2018) -- USS Gerald R.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2018) -- USS Gerald R.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2018) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN78) is pushed by a tug boat as the ship enters Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding to begin its Post Shakedown Availability. (U.S. Navy photo... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, explains the significance and h... More

NORFOLK (Jan. 12, 2020) Cub Scouts from Pack 1967 and

NORFOLK (Jan. 12, 2020) Cub Scouts from Pack 1967 and

NORFOLK (Jan. 12, 2020) Cub Scouts from Pack 1967 and Boy Scouts from Troop 1966 in Fairfax, Va. and Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) salute the national ensign during morning colors on the ship'... More

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department observe a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, as it taxis on the flight deck during flight operations May 17, 2020. Ford is underway ... More

Lt. John McKay, from Barnwell, South Carolina, directs

Lt. John McKay, from Barnwell, South Carolina, directs

Lt. John McKay, from Barnwell, South Carolina, directs an F/A-18 Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 on approach to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) du... More

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 18, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 18, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 18, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in the October birthday month luncheon on the ship's mess decks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cathr... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Air Traffic Controller

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Air Traffic Controller

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class William Bolger, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, is promoted to the rank of petty... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Machinist's

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Machinist's

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Azur Hodkiewycz, from Friendship, Wisconsin, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, performs the daily inspectio... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) --  Senior Chief

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Jennifer Pate, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is covered by Master Chief Information Systems Technic... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Faanofonofoilefagaoalii Alasana, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is announced as Ford's Junior Petty Officer of the Year ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman John Lewis,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman John Lewis,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman John Lewis, from Capital Heights, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, rides a bike during his physical readiness test on Ford's mezza... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, receives a brief inside the turret of USS Monitor from Will Hoffman, director of conservation at the National Oceanic and... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price, mayor of Newport News, Robert Coleman, vice mayor of Newport News, Jim Bourey, Newport News city manager, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding senior... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations simulates fighting a fire during a general quarters drill. Ford is currently undergoin... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and one of its rigid-hulled inflatable boat steam through the Atlantic Ocean during small boat operations. Ford is currently underway conducting an inde... More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea from the USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) March 24,... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) Medical teams, assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) Medical teams, assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) Medical teams, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conduct medical training during a General Quarters exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Chief Engineman Robert

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Chief Engineman Robert

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Chief Engineman Robert Fuller, from Roper, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his certificate of honorable discharge from Lt.... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Brandon Carric, from Palm Springs, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, uses a radio to relay information ... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, addresses the ship's second class and third class petty officers during a captain's call in the ship's ha... More

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016)  Senior Chief Machinist's

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Machinist's

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Alford Jefferson is pinned by his sister and brother-in-law during Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Senior Chief pinning. Ford pin... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Lewisandro Solorio, from Sylmar, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is piped into t... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Mikayla Caselman, from Clovis, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, receives her Good Conduct Medal certifica... More

A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, taxis

A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, taxis

A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, taxis to a catapult on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations, Dec. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carr... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, presents the Navy Security Forces Sentry certificate of graduation to Airman Jorge Lopez, from Chula ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Chad Watkins, from Greenville, South Carolina, center, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, is presented a gift from the Chi... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar 09, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar 09, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar 09, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors, assigned to the ship's Combat Systems department, practice loading an inert-dummy RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile i... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Robert Shank, left, from Mims, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, reloads ammunition into an M240B .50 caliber m... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) Retail Services Specialist

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) Retail Services Specialist

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Euniecia Johnson from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, dons flash gear during a medical drill... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, stick welds in Ford's machine shop. Ford is currently undergoing its post-s... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Logistics Specialist

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Logistics Specialist

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Logistics Specialist Seaman Peter Spoto, from Lutz, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, inventories boxes in one of Ford's supply rooms. Ford is c... More

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Phillip Missick, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Alby Aguilarromero, from West Palm Beach, Florida, right, and Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Nicklaus Hughes, from Portsmouth, Virginia, both assigned to USS... More

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr 20, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr 20, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr 20, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Perez, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist certif... More

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean,

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean,

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 11,2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jackson Adkins)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Airman Anthony Tarry,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Airman Anthony Tarry,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Airman Anthony Tarry, from Tacoma, Washington, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Parker Brisby, from Portland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) crash ... More

NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital

NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital

NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Tameeka Washington, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) medical department, is congratulated on her advancement during a maste... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 26, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 26, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 26, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Safety Officer Cmdr. Robert Lusk speaks to the crew as part of the ship’s 2016 Summer Safety Expo in Newport News May 26. The ex... More

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics Specialist Gregory Yelverton, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his Meritorious Service Medal from his daughter, Airman Fir... More

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Gianni Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking le... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), into the James River during the ship's turn ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the coun... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) --  Senior Chief Hospital

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Natalie Jianuzzi, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses with her family following Ford's senior chief petty office... More

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) --  Chief Information

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information

HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Kyle Thomas, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief p... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Gesette Mason, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, poses for a group photo during a pinning ceremony held... More

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)

170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class William Johnson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... More

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NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior

170518-N-QI093-0081 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior

170518-N-QI093-0081 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Cherry Pizzarelle, assigned to the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a photo with Capt. Richard McCorma... More

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NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior

170518-N-QI093-0090 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior

170518-N-QI093-0090 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior Chief Fire Controlman Eric Schrotberger, assigned to the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to his current rank by Master Chief Fire Controlman... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Little, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sings during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfar... More

Capt. Gaut Studio Photo

Capt. Gaut Studio Photo

Capt. Gaut Studio Photo Public domain photograph of US navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) -- Sailors assigned

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) -- Sailors assigned

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department look out of a hangar bay prior to a practice underway replenishment. Ford is currently underway conducting tes... More

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 14, 2017) -- Aviation Machinist's

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 14, 2017) -- Aviation Machinist's

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 14, 2017) -- Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Rachael Williams, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aviation intermediate maintenance department, puts on a face mask fo... More

Graphic created in support of Asian and Pacific Islander

Graphic created in support of Asian and Pacific Islander

Graphic created in support of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks with Capt. Tom Moninger, commander, Destroyer Squadron 22, during a tour highlighting Ford's ca... More

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