NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 04, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Franklin Garrett checks for sediment and debris while testing JP5 fuel inside the fuels lab onboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Geral More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 08, 2016) The sun rises over Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), marking the beginning of the second day of Fast Cruise. Ford is conducting a three-day Fast Cruise to familia More
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 24, 2016) -- A hose team assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) awaits further instruction after responding to a class charlie fire during a general quarters drill. More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 09, 2016) -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Shortridge, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), holds the national flag during a Veterans Day celebration at 900 A More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 07, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in R-5 topside terminal maintenance training on the flight deck. This maintenance training teaches the Sa More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Kyle Bolte, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer first class by Chief Avi More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Quartermaster 2nd Class Audrey Jackson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer second class by her husband, Army S More
WARRENTON, Va. (JUNE 23, 2017) -- Lily Gibson, a young girl with an interest in archery other outdoor activities, holds her bow. Gibson participated in the veteran run Green Bow foundation archery summer camp w More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2017) -- An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck for refueling. This was the first aircraft ref More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2017) -- The sun sets as Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department observe flight operations. Ford is currently underway conducting testing and evaluation operatio More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 20, 2017) Chief Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) Chad Gray departs USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for his next command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter)
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 28, 2017) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, shares some advice with Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Zack Perez, from San Antonio, Texas, prior to attendin More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department remove chock and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2017) -- Steam rises from a freshly sliced slab of prime rib during USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Sunday brunch, hosted by Ford's supply department. Ford is underway conducting test and More
NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 27, 2017) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Jillian Yates, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is rung ashore by the Chief's Mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class John Palenzuela, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, participates in a forklift refresher course. Ford is underway cond More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 9, 2018) -- Capt. Brent Gaut, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, inspects a Sailor from Ford's command religious ministry department during a uniform inspection for Ford's Divis More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 20, 2018) -- Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Sean Hubble, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) intelligence department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Ri More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 20, 2018) -- Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Blaine Allen, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) intelligence department, receives an Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist certificate from More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 28, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mariah Sparks, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, receives her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin from Lt. Cmdr. Freder More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Master Chief Interior Communications Specialist Joseph Paul, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, returns a salute during his retirement cere More
NORFOLK, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, delivers the opening remarks for a 5k run on the flight deck in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 11, 2018) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) supply department Sailors participate in a division in the spotlight inspection. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter)
NORFOLK, Va. (May 11, 2018) -- Lt. Javier Mejia, from Gainesville, Florida, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) V-4 division officer, reads Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Frank Her, from Tukwila, Washing More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Ed Bennett, from Old Town, Maine, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, has his senior chief collar devices removed during the M More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 16, 2018) -- Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew Hepburn, from San Jose, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) training department, talks with his family prior to More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson, from Omaha, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Spec More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 8, 2018) — Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Stanley Madurski, from Middleton, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. S More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 12, 2018) -- Senior Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Mark Hicks, from Givhans, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aviation intermediate maintenance departmen More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 21, 2018) — Aviation Machinists Mate 1st Class Arjun Ganesh, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aviation intermediate maintenance department, plays corn hole during Ford More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Dereck S. Lindburg, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives his certificate of appointment f More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug 2, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Sebastian Hudson, from Raleigh, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, receives his Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman James Lee, from Newnan, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, attaches the ensig More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Audrey Jackson, from Bremerton, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, stands at attention as Lt. Jordan Kobs, Fo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer Shannon Foster, from Cartersville, Georgia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) fire marshall, is pinned to his current rank by Chief Warrant Officer Bernard Hal More
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 2, 2018) Lt. Steven Makuch, from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, gives a hug to Lt. j.g. Pam Velez of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department prior to being piped ashore. Ford is curre More
YORKTOWN, Va. (Oct. 11, 2018) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class DavId, Holman, from Bloomington, Minnesota, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, qualifies on the M4 rifle at Naval Weapons Stati More
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Muzzio, from Newnan, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, holds a ceremonial rifle during the "Birdies for th More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2018) Ensign Nicholas Spaleny, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) assistant public affairs officer, recites the oath of office during a promotion ceremony held i More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 14, 2018) Capt. Matthew Kawas, from Matawan, New Jersey, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) departing reactor officer, returns a salute as he is rung ashore. Ford is currently undergoing its More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 27, 2018) Petty Officer Matt Bonner, Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth's (R08) soccer team manager, goes over plays in preparation for their game against USS Abraham Lincoln's ( More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 27, 2018) Sailors from Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pose for a pictur More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Capt. Brent C. Gaut, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, addresses the crew prior to an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay. Ford is currently undergoing its p More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Daquan Bridges, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives his frocking letter from Lt. C More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cory Rose, from Cadiz, Ohio, requests permission to go ashore from Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Falvo, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) public affairs More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 04, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Franklin Garrett connects a hose to a fuel flushing connection on the flight deck onboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jamie Johnson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Letter Of Appreciation from Lt. Cmdr. Travis Davis, More
NORFOLK, Va. (August 31, 2016) -- Chief Warrant Officer Fred Fisher, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives "Old Glory" during a passing of the flag at Chief Warrant Officer Andrew More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 07, 2016) -- Petty officer 3rd Class Select Samuel Michael, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), assembles a hacksaw during R-5 topside terminal maintenance train More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Kyle Bolte, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a photo with Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Jared More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Quartermaster 2nd Class Audrey Jackson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a picture with her husband, Army Specialist Ryan Jackson, during More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 2, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department stand at attention as Ford shifts colors from the fantail to the mast during preparations to get underway. Ford i More
170804-N-TF680-0019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2017) -- An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck for refueling. This was th More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 11, 2017) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (select) Jorge Ramos, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, bows his head for a moment of silence to honor those lost on Sep More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 28, 2017) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks with Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Zack Perez, from San Antonio, Texas, advice prior to Perez signing More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2017) --Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dylan Tiefert, from Grand Island, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk Hel More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2017) -- Culinary Specialist Seaman Jasson Parra, of Columbia, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, serves prime rib to the crew during Sunday br More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 9, 2018) -- Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Atwood, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) command religious ministry department, receives a Division in the Spotlight Wo More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 20, 2018) -- Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Sean Hubble, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) intelligence department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate f More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 28, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mariah Sparks, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, receives her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist certificate from Lt. Cmdr More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, returns a salute during Master Chief Interior Communications Specialists Joseph Pauls' retireme More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 11, 2018) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Frank Her, from Tukwila, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, recites the oath of enlistment during hi More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Ed Bennett, from Old Town, Maine, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, is pinned to his current rank during the Master Chief pi More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 16, 2018) -- Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew Hepburn, from San Jose, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) training department, is rung ashore on his last day More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 18, 2018) -- Cmdr. Thomas Plott, from Hendersonville, North Carolina, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air boss, speaks with members of the wardroom prior to being rung ashore. Plott honorably re More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2018) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Jeremy Stoecklein, from Hutchinson, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, briefs midshipmen on the ship's More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 8, 2018) — Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Bethaney Coughlin, from Clearwater, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, receives her frocking letter from Cmdr. More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 21, 2018) — Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) play volleyball during Ford's command picnic at Salt Marsh Pavilion on Naval Station Norfolk. The command picnic was sponsored by F More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 30, 2018) Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Dereck S. Lindburg, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is pinned to his current rank by Senior C More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Antonio Cornejopina (left), from Federal Way, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, and Aviation Structural More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Audrey Jackson, from Bremerton, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, receives her good conduct award from Lt. J More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Chief Warrant Offier Shannon Foster, from Cartersville, Georgia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) fire marshall, recites the Oath of Office during a promotion ceremony held in the More
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 2, 2018) Lt. Steven Makuch, from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) crew members as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha More
YORKTOWN, Va. (Oct. 11, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Gary Newsom, from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, debriefs Master-at-Arms 2nd Class More
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kenya Reid, from Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, adjusts her gloves prior to parading the More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2018) Ensign Nicholas Spaleny, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) assistant public affairs officer, is congratulated by Capt. John J. Cummings' hand, Ford's comm More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 14, 2018) Capt. Matthew Kawas, from Matawan, New Jersey, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) departing reactor officer, requests permission to go ashore from Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's com More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 27, 2018) Naval Airman Richie Ward, assigned to Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), makes a save in the final match against USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a multi-natio More
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 27, 2018) Lt. Michael O'Neill, assigned to Royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), rushes down the field in a match against USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) team during a multi-n More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Heather Fortin, from Milton, New Hampshire, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives her Warrior of the More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Devon Harms, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cm More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 22, 2016) -- Lee-Ann Humenik, director of development at the University of Florida, and Capt. Kimberly Toone, senior medical officer aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Rexxx Badorrek, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Cmdr More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 14, 2016) --. Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Recruit Luke Tillis, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hydrates after general quarters. This ship-wide gener More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Robert Brown, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer first class b More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Dejuan Benjamin, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Quartermaster 2nd C More
WARRENTON, Va. (June 23, 2017) -- Lily Gibson, a young girl with an interest in archery other outdoor activities, draws an arrow from her quiver. Gibson participated in the Green Bow foundation archery summer More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 2, 2017) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Kassandre Franklin and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Kevin Ulch, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), lower the ensign as Ford shifts colo More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2017) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 and an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, prepares to take off from More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 28, 2017) -- Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Zack Perez, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, from San Antonio, Texas, signs his Officer Candidate School paperwork. (U.S. Na More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2017) -- Culinary Specialist Seaman Victoria Sherwood, of Nashville, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, slices prime rib for Electronics Technician More