NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2017) -Pre-Commissioning
Summary
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2017) -Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors man the rails as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years—spent several days conducting builder’s sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger)
Tags
cvn 78
sailors
pcu gerald r ford
ford class
first underway
builder s sea trials
petty officer 2nd class ryan litzenberger
uss gerald r ford cvn 78
newport news
va
pcu gerald r ford cvn 78 returns from builder s sea trials
dvids
high resolution
Date
06/01/2013
Location
Naval Base Post Office
,
36.94679, -76.31728
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright