NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 28, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristin Acton, from Oak Harbor, Washington, returns the salute of Capt. J. J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer as she is piped ashore. Ford More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. j.g. William Batten, from Tampa, Florida, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) wardroom as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Lt. Ted Collette, from Duluth, Minnesota, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is presented a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certificate More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 26, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Bryan Hay, from Evansville, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 1, 2018) Lt. j.g. Zachary Klassen, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, recites the oath of office from Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford's commanding More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 2, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tavares Stewart, from Shelbyville, Tennessee, center-left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Halpern, from Fern Park, Florida, center-right, both a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 23, 2018) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, addresses weapons department after Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Harris, from Tallahassee, Fla More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors, assigned to weapons department, attend Mobile Ordnance Training Team (MOTT) training at the Oscar Robinson Ordnance Training Facility on Naval S More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Chief Selects march in place while singing "Anchors Aweigh" during the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the Sandler Center for the Pe More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Charlene Parker, from Manning, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Ach More
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, salutes the sideboys during her re More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 20, 2018) Chief Culinary Specialist Joshua Brown, from Watseka, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, stirs a pot of chili during the Naval Station Norfolk Fl More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) volunteer at a community relations event at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Hoffler Creek is an urban wildlife sanctuary that foc More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks to British Sailors assigned to the Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) before More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 26, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors warm up before playing a softball game with British Sailors assigned to the Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) and other Navy More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Ulanie Ross, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, receives her frocking letter from Cmdr. Arcangelo Dell'A More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 14, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson, from Omaha, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, recites the oath of enlistment given fro More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 18, 2019) Trophy table display at Best of the Mess Competition at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Ford placed first in the competition overall and also won People's Choic More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 19, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Allen Jen, from San Jose, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, prepares a bridge crane for the reassembly of the fo More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 2, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hockey team practices before a game against USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Teams participated in the annual Blue-Gold Game s More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 5, 2019) Pictured are bags of donated and sorted clothing for Good Mojo thrift store. All of Good Mojo's profits go to ForKids programs and many of the donations provide everyday essentials More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 21, 2019) Graphic displaying the most recent Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) selectees aboard USS Gerald r. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availabi More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 9, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Mahamed Mussa, from Philadelphia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts onions in preparation for lunch in the ship's for More
NORFOLK, Va. (April 15, 2019) Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Naomi Ball, from Puerto Rico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, sorts and tags clothing during a co More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 15, 2019) Builder 1st Class Joseph Hawthorne, from Texarkana, Texas, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 1, sits near a decompression chamber at his command on Joint Expeditionary More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 prepare for an underway training evolution on a Mark VI patrol boat. The Coastal Riverine Force is a core Navy capability that More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 22, 2019) Christopher James, a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Combatant Craft Division liaison, and Michael Souza, a NAVSEA assistant program manager, right, discuss the U.S. Navy's More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 22, 2019) Lt. Spencer Bull, from Oak Harbor, Washington, Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 operations officer, discusses UCT-1 capabilities with visitors from the Office of Budget - More
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2019) Lt. j.g. Kristine Gavino, from San Diego, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) education services officer, reviews the Navy's advancement policy update. Ford is currently undergoing i More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 19, 2019) Lt. j.g. Eugene Morgan, from Crockett, Texas, left, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, reads Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Chiwanna Rogers' honora More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 5, 2019) Lt. Daniel Moczygemba, from Berclair, Texas, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Cmdr. Mic More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) Lt. j.g. Derek Dorman, from Phoenix, left, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, serves lunch during a Wardroom Serves the Crew event in the ship's main g More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives his anchors during Ford’ More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics Technician Tinesha Troupe, from Valley, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, returns the salute More
NORFOLK (Dec. 2, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Johnnie Wiley, from Hinesville, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess as he is piped a More
NORFOLK (Dec. 2, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Travis Wilkinson, from Centerville, Iowa, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess as More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 28, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristin Acton, from Oak Harbor, Washington, requests permission to go ashore from Capt. J. J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer. Ford is cur More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. j.g. William Batten, from Tampa, Florida, requests permission to go ashore from Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer. Ford is currently More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Antonio Carter, from Edgefield, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is presented a Navy and Marine Corps More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 1, 2018) Lt. j.g. Zachary Klassen, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, signs his delivery of permanent appointment paperwork during a promotion ce More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 23, 2018) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks to Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Harris, from Tallahassee, Fla., after he was awarded A More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Austin Willis, from Tifton, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, learns weapon assembly during Mobile Ordnance Train More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chief color guard detail parade the colors during the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Charlene Parker, from Manning, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a letter of appreciation from for More
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, is presented a Navy and Marine Cor More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 20, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Sherwood, from Clinton, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, stirs a pot of chili during the Naval Station More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) James Bussey IV gives a safety brief and plant history lesson to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors at a community relations volunteer event at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Jarell Holliday, from Cambridge, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, explains the responsibilities of More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Michael Benjamin, from Camden, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. A More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 14, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson, from Omaha, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, receives her certificate of reenlistment More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 18, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Sylvester Jones, from Mulberry, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares the cilantro lime rice during the More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 19, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Jason Hinkley, from LeRoy, Michigan, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) first lieutenant, left, and Chief Warrant Officer Bernard Hall, from Washington, D.C., Ford's ship More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 2, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hockey team talks to members of USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) hockey team before their game at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Teams participated in the annu More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 5, 2019) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Beverly Christensen, from Casper, Wyoming, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, sorts clothing during a community relations vo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 9, 2019) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Candypauleen Cox, from Bellevue, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts cantaloupe in preparation for lunch i More
NORFOLK, Va. (April 15, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Guillermo Romero, from Fresno, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, sorts clothing during a community relations More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 17, 2019) Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Anthony Pici, from Buffalo, New York, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, prepares for an underway training evolution on a Mark VI patrol bo More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 22, 2019) Chief Utilitiesman Russell David, from Mims, Florida, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, discusses the MK 18 Mod 1 Swordfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with visit More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 22, 2019) Visitors from the Office of Budget - Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy tour the U.S. Navy's new 40-foot patrol boat. The visit enabled Navy Expeditionary Combat Command ( More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 19, 2019) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Chiwanna Rogers, from Jacksonville, Florida, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives an honorable dischar More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 5, 2019) Lt. Daniel Moczygemba, from Berclair, Texas, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certi More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) Lt. Cmdr Kevin Loughman, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) command judge advocate, from Lawrenceville, Georgia left, and Lt. Cmdr. Miguel Flores, from Corpus Christi, Texas, Ford' More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives his cover during Ford’s More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics Technician Tinesha Troupe, from Valley, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, poses for a group More
NORFOLK (Dec. 2, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Johnnie Wiley, center left, from Hinesville, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is presented with a gift from Ford's Chiefs M More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 28, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristin Acton, from Oak Harbor, Washington, right, requests permission to go ashore from Capt. J. J. Cummings, Ford's commanding officer, left. Ford is currently in More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 24, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors cheer in honor of Lt. j.g. William Batten, from Tampa, Florida, left, as he departs the ship for the last time. Ford is currently undergoing More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Logistics Specialist 1st Class David Kerley, from Toms River, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is presented a Navy and Marine Corps More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 26, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Bryan Hay, from Evansville, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, takes a group photo with his fam More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 1, 2018) Lt. Zachary Klassen, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, is pinned to his current rank by Lt. Chris Ciavola, left, and Chief Warrant Offi More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 10, 2018) Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, receives the Legion of Merit award from Rear Adm. Roy J. Kelley, commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic, dur More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 23, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Harris, from Tallahassee, Fla., assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, is applauded by his department after being a More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Rexx Badorrek, from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, center, acts as a quality assurance mem More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Charlene Parker, from Manning, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a gift from the Chiefs Mess prese More
VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to operations department prepare to pass the American flag during a retirement ceremony for Chief Air Traffic Controller Tamara More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 20, 2018) Pictured is a can of jalapeños from the Naval Station Norfolk Fleet Fest 2018 Chili Cook Off. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cat Campbell)
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) help set up chairs for an event being hosted at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve during a community relations volunteer event. Hoff More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class D'Andrea Fennell, from Raleigh, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, explains the forecastle to British Sailors More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 26, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors warm up before playing a softball game with British Sailors assigned to the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) and other Navy More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jevante Deloach, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Arc More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 14, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson, from Omaha, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, signs her certificate of reenlistment wi More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 18, 2019) Culinary specialists assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department serve food during the Best of the Mess Competition at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, Vir More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 2, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hockey team lines up in preparation for the national anthem at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Teams participated in the annual Blue-Gold Game supporting the More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 5, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Marc Anthony Phumtim, from Austin, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, places price tags on clothing during More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 9, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Megan Burke, from Saint Paul, Minnesota, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cooks meat in preparation for lunch in the ship More
NORFOLK, Va. (April 15, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Bowman, from Yonkers, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, left, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Domandre Marsenburg, fr More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 17, 2019) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Nathan Hoffpaiur, from Lafayette, Louisiana, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, prepares for an underway training evolution on a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 19, 2019) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Chiwanna Rogers, from Jacksonville, Florida, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, recites the oath of enlistmen More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 5, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Courtney Davis, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) Lt. j.g. Peter Sangenette, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) assistant security officer, from East Rockaway, New York, right, and Lt. j.g. Derek Dorman, from Phoenix, center, assi More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, poses for a group photo during Fo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics Technician Tinesha Troupe, from Valley, Alabama, center, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, is present More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2019) Airman Ethan Kittelson, from Boise, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, poses for a photo after winning the Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by the More
NORFOLK (Dec. 2, 2019) Chief Master-at-Arms Brooks Gregory, from Chesapeake, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess as he is piped ash More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Seaman Jevon Edwards, from Buckeye, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is presented with a letter of commendation by Cmdr. Carl Koch, Ford's sup More