NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Cmdr. Jonathan Elliot, from Moorehead City, North Carolina, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) senior medical officer, receives a plaque from Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shantelle M More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 23, 2018) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Talaya White, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department works on aft high volt shore equipment. Ford is currently More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings and Command Master Chief Laura Nunley, pose for a photo with Ford's warrior of the week, Legalman 2nd Cl More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Capt. Brent Gaut, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, judges a navigation department door during the Second Class Petty Officer Association's Halloween door decora More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 11, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department are recognized as the ship’s department in the spotlight. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Angel Aldahondosanchez, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is presented with his Goo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department are recognized as the ship’s department in the spotlight. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown avail More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, program executive officer aircraft carriers, is rung aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) along with Frederick Stefany, deputy assistant Secretary of the More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Briauna Bellantoni, from Ontario, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, explains the security reaction force basic More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 5, 2019) Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, walks through the hangar bay with Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer prior to an all-hands More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shakes hands with Capt. Jeremy Vaughan, from Las Vegas, Nevada, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations officer, in the hangar bay dur More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department perform routine maintenance on MK-1 Life Preservers. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availab More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, right, is briefed by USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings, left, on the Upper Stage 3 advanced weapon More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) reactor department are recognized as the ship’s department in the spotlight. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 27, 2019) Capt. Timothy L. Waits, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, center, walks the flight deck during a foreign object damage (FOD) walkdown with Ford Sailors during a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 6, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks during an advanced weapons elevators (AWE) plan of the day-strike fighter brief with ship's for More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pose for a group photo during an in-port security force (ISF) class graduation. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 14, 2019) Chief Warrant Officer Brad Alston, from Atmore, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, returns the salutes of officer More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 17, 2019) Tugboats prepare to attach lines to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the turn ship evolution in the James River. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 3, 2019) Airman Theodore Carter, left, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, sweeps the flight deck with Airman Adam Terrazas, right, from More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 11, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Geraud Lewis, from Vienna, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) training department, receives the Warrior of the Week award for ou More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department perform hydrostatic hose testing in the ship's hangar bay. The purpose of hydrostatic hose testing is to check More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 18, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Aiden Hanno, right, from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance d More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 26, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pass the American flag as part of a flag ceremony during the retirement ceremony for Master Chief Master-at-Arms Jack Mickle, f More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Blair Crawford, from Jay, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, performs push-ups during a physical readiness test. More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 7, 2019) Lt. j.g. Matthew Perry, from Dallas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his engineering officer of the watch ball cap from Capt. John J. Cummi More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2019) United States Navy Sea Cadet Corps cadets takes a photo of an underway replenishment on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) with USNS William More
190523-N-FH905-1008 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) Marines prepare meals while visiting patrons of the Burden Senior Center during Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's tim More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 4, 2019) Engineman 3rd Class Christopher Caba, from Rio Grande, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank by Machinist's Mat More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, and Ford's chiefs selected for promotion to senior chief stand in ranks during a frocking ceremony at V More
NORFOLK (June 13, 2019) Capt. Timothy L. Waits, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, left, and Command Master Chief De’Andre Beaufort, trade hats with Gary Kendall, the Norfolk Tides manager, before More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 14, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Jones, from New York, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) outgoing command judge advocate, returns the salute from Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding officer More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 24, 2019) Damage Controlman 1st Class James Ebert, from Columbus, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, instructs Ford Sailors during damage control che More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 26, 2019) Cmdr. Jonathan Elliot, from Moorehead City, North Carolina, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) senior medical officer, is pinned with a surface warfare medical department officer pi More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 27, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Ebony Thomas, from Saint Martinville, Louisiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Me More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 1, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jojuan Pierce, from Wilmington, Delaware, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, stirs seasoning in preparation for a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Master Chief Quartermaster Redd Dickson, from Molena, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, is presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Commend More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 9, 2019) Master-At-Arms 3rd Class Shawn Kirby, from Coeur D'alene, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, paints a black letter "S" award on the ship's isl More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Carlton Cardi, left, from Milpitas, California, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Stephen Garcia, from Houston, both assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 7 More
HAMPTON, Va. (July 27, 2019) Chief Warrant Officer Ben Wolff, from Streetsborough, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, drives the number 18 race car in an enduro race at Larr More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 19, 2019) Cmdr. Jonathan Elliot, from Moorehead City, North Carolina, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) senior medical officer, is awarded with a Meritorious Service Medal by Capt. John J. C More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ship's sponsor and daughter of Ford's namesake, President Gerald R. Ford, speaks with Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Machinery Repairman Fireman Shawntanique Traylor, from Berkeley, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, adjusts an engraving machine in For More
Landing Signal Officers assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78), the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 and the "Blue Blasters" of VFA 34 coordinated with pilots during approach for landing on More
A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations March 23. Ford is underway in the Atlanti More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Drew Sheridon, from Nashua, New Hampshire, assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), looks through a sextant in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) pilot house during a replenishment-at-sea wi More
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), with personnel from Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division, conducts a weighted inclining experiment at Naval Station Norfolk, April 1 More
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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, transports supplies to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during a vertical replenishment May 15, 2020 More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Riva Redding, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a security reaction force basic training c More
A Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding engineer grinds in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Lower Stage Weapons Elevator (LSWE) 1, July 18, 2020, during final days prior to certification. Ford is More
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) announced the promotion selection of 210 Sailors July 24, 2020.
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, prepares to take off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, July 27, 2020. Ford is underway in th More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department conduct a JETI run on an F-18 jet engine on Ford's fantail Aug. 3, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean con More
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Donald Lynch, from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank during an awards at quarters c More
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Shaey Steele, from Vancouver, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank during an awards at quarters cere More
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 3rd Class Kevin Crockett, from Richmond, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned with a spot Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by More
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Donald Lynch, from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his certificate of appointment from Senior Chief El More
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Shaey Steele, from Vancouver, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his certificate of appointment from Chief Electronics More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department perform Jet Engine Test Instrumentation (JETI) on an F-18 jet engine Sept. 13, 2020 to assess JETI's ability to qui More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Ryan Little, left, from Douglass, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, directs Capt. Cassidy Norman in an F/A-18E Super Hornet attache More
Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Arthur Wake, from Maui, Hawaii, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) admin department, serves pizza and wings in the ship’s aft mess decks. Members of Ford’s Junior En More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Amber Anderson, from Marion, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Blacklions” of St More
Midshipman 2nd Class Colton Ramsey, left, assigned to United States Merchant Marine Academy, observes flight operations on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, Nov. 13, 2020. Under the leadership of Carri More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Luke Daugherty, right, from Oklahoma City, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, plots a course on a chart in the ship’s pilot house during a sea and anchor ev More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations, Dec. 6, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlan More
Since March 2020, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has assisted five Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) carrier qualification (CQ) detachments, qualifying 86 F/A-18 strike-fighter p More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department have a moment of silence in memory of Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jason Moses, a Ford Sailor who passed awa More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 23, 2018) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Talaya White, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department poses next to aft high volt shore equipment. Ford is curr More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings and Command Master Chief Laura Nunley, pose for a photo with Ford's warrior of the week, Religious Progr More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Second Class Petty Officer Association organized a door decorating contest for crew members as a way to celebrate Halloween aboard the ship. Ford More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Neal Andrews, from Wichita, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is presented with his Good Conduct Medal More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2019) Lt. j.g. Pamela Velez, left, from Denver, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, tours the ship with Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, program executive officer ai More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Seaman Ashley Hayes, from Brick, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, performs baton strikes during a security reaction force basic training co More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 5, 2019) Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, pins a Meritorious Service Medal on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Command Master Chief, Laura Nunley, for her end of tour award More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings on the Upper Stage 3 advanced weapons elevator (A More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Elliott, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, performs routine maintenance on MK-1 Life Pres More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer observes the operation of the Upper Stage 3 advanced weapons elevator during a tour of the Navy's newest aircraft carrier. Spencer and More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 27, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors walk the flight deck during a foreign object damage (FOD) walkdown during a fast cruise evolution. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 6, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, listens to an advanced weapons elevators (AWE) plan of the day-strike fighter brief. The strike fighte More
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 Culinary Specialist 3rd Class K More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 14, 2019) Chief Warrant Officer Brad Alston, from Atmore, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, shakes hands with Capt. John J More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 17, 2019) A tugboat prepares to attach a line to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the turn ship evolution in the James River. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availabil More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 22, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department are recognized as the ship’s department in the spotlight. Ford is currently unde More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 3, 2019) Seaman Recruit Cassidy Moore, from Springville, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, completes a transaction in Ford's ship store with Inter More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 11, 2019) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Brendan Merritt, from Amarillo, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) admin department, receives the Warrior of the Week award for ou More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 18, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Aiden Hanno, center, from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 26, 2019) Master Chief Master-at-Arms Jack Mickle, from Hendersonville, Tennessee, speaks during his retirement ceremony at the Mariners' Museum. Mickle retired as the Navy's most senio More
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 7, 2019) Lt. Jeremy Gibson, from Lake Station, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his engineering officer of the watch ball cap from Capt. Joh More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2019) United States Navy Sea Cadet Corps cadets observe an underway replenishment on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) with USNS William McLean ( More
190523-N-FH905-1015 NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) Lance Cpl. Jonathan Laurent, attached to 1st Battalion 6th Marine, Bravo Company, plays the piano with a patron of the Burden Senior Center during Fleet Week New York More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Corey Hearn, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current More
NORFOLK (June 13, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, second from the left, Capt. Timothy L. Waits, Ford's executive officer and Command Master Chief De’Andre Beaufor More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 14, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Jones, from New York, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) outgoing command judge advocate, returns the salutes of Ford Sailors as he is piped ashore. Ford is curren More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 26, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Heimes, from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ship's nurse, is pinned with a surface warfare medical department officer pin by Capt. Grego More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 27, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Ebony Thomas, center, from Saint Martinville, Louisiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is presented with a gift from t More