191025-N-TF088-1030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019)
191025-N-TF088-1030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepares to get underway from Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Ford returned to sea... More
Flight Ops. Warship photograph collection
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
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
Reactor Awards-at-Quarters
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Capatra Ardoin, from Waller, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives her division in the spotlight ... More
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class D'Andrea
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class D'Andrea Fennel, from Raleigh, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, disengages the stopper in the ship's forecastle during... More
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Dennison,
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Dennison, from Tehachapi, California, one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) tactical action officers, returns the salute of Ford's wardroom as his is piped ashore. Ford ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20, performs a touch and go aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) welds on advanced lower stage weapons elevator 5, March 27,2... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Seaman Jevon Edwards,
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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) welds on advanced lower stage weapons elevator 5, March 27,2... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Harrison
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Harrison Cancino, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air department, signals an aircraft on Ford's flight deck during flight op... More
Cmdr. James Howell, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigator,
Cmdr. James Howell, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigator, observes Ford’s transit in the Chesapeake Bay in the ship’s pilot house during a sea and anchor evolution, Dec. 5, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atla... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 16, 2015) – Fire Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 16, 2015) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Shelby Edson and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Lawrence Batcheller insert a Load-Out Test Adapter into a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launching syste... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2016) - Sailors salute
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2016) - Sailors salute during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Victory Arch in Newport News, Virginia. Service members from Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Abraham Lin... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Fae'line Matthews, from Visalia, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, stands watch on the bridge as Ford prepares to p... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Luis Gonzalez, right,
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Luis Gonzalez, right, from Anchorage, Alaska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, transports inert ammunition through the hangar bay during an ammunition... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Jordan Lutz, from Hartland, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, hammers a pin into place while securing a safe... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, is launched from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibili... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaitlynn Barton, from Courtland,
Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaitlynn Barton, from Courtland, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, looks through a telescopic alidade during sea and anchor detail July 25, 2020.... More
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Aviation
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Brandi Heath places Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Davis Brooks's new cover on during Pre-Commissioning Unit Ge... More
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transit the Atlantic Ocean June 4, 2020, marking the first time a Ford-class and a ... More
Sailors exit a C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides"
Sailors exit a C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Nov. 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conductin... More
YORKTOWN, Va. (Sept. 4, 2015) – Chief petty officer
YORKTOWN, Va. (Sept. 4, 2015) – Chief petty officer selectees assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in the Yorktown Heritage Pride Run as part of CPO 365 phase two. CPO 365 is a... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Adm. Christopher
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command, speaks during the 2019 Hampton Road Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The ball was in ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Cryptologic Technician
NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Nicholas Spicker, from Cincinnati, Ohio, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the ship’s island ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Culinary Specialist
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Sylvester Jones, from Lakeland, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives the "Bulldog" award from the Ste... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Bailey Walker, from Smithfield, Virginia, paints a door in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Departme... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean,
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2020. Ford is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jackson Adkins)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Hospital
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Efrain Chaidez poses during Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Senior Chief pinning. Ford pinned 16 senior chief petty officers for ... More
Sailors assigned to Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department
Sailors assigned to Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 from Ford’s flight deck Jan. 30, 2021. Fo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Logistics
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (June 6, 2016) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Samantha Garcia is pinned by her husband during Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Senior Chief pinning. Ford pinned 16 senior c... More
NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
NORFOLK (Nov. 4, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) loads an F/A-18 Hornet shell onto the ship's flight deck. The aircraft shell will be used by Sailors to simulate firefighting response to aircraft casualties. ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kindal Kidd, from Neodesha, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, administers a flu shot to a Sailor in the ship's h... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Raymond Hearn, from Bay Minette, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, grinds padeyes in the ship's hangar bay. Ford ... More
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, fuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 9 on the flight de... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Connor Mangano, from Fishers, Indiana Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, participates in the honor guard during a buri... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nicholas Dueitt, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, stands fast with a sound-powered telephone on Ford's ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Ward, from Dalton, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental department, takes control of the ship's rudders in the pilot house... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Boatswain's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Natia Ellam, from Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, steps aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) An MH-53E Sea Dragon,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) An MH-53E Sea Dragon, assigned to the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, approaches the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently ... More
Inert training ordnance is stationed to be loaded onto
Inert training ordnance is stationed to be loaded onto F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the "Warhawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 97) prior to flight operations on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight dec... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in a burial at sea ceremony on the ship’s aircraft elevator three. Thirty souls were laid to rest ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joseph Weaver, from Waveland, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental department, labels a pack of sterilized dental equipment in the... More
Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, prospective commanding officer
Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, prospective commanding officer of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), serves food to Sailors in the aft galley, Jan. 30, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifica... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2019) An EA-18G Growler, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2019) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, flies over USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for radar testing operations. Ford is currently underway... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department are lowered in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) during small boat operations March 31, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Air Traffic Controller
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Air Traffic Controller Airman Miguel Deleon, from Arlington, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, receives a haircut from Retail Specialist Seam... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) The British Royal Navy
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth (RO 8) steams in the Atlantic Ocean off of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Starboard side. Elizabeth is currently deployed in... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department simulate fighting a fire on the ship's flight deck. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availabilit... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Whitney Taylor, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, decorates a Halloween cake in the ship's forward gall... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) rifle team participates in a burial at sea ceremony on the ship's aircraft elevator. Twenty-three souls were laid to rest during the burial at sea cer... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2015) Newly promoted chief
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2015) Newly promoted chief petty officers assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sing 'Anchors Aweigh' during a pinning ceremony held at the Hampton Roads Convention ... More
Chief Select Announcement
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Chief Selects
NORFOLK (Nov. 27, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK (Nov. 27, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Jerry Eunice, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is presented a gift from Ford's Chiefs Mess by C... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Lawrence Leinaar, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, chains a tractor to the ship's flight deck. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Capt. John J. Cummings,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's commanding officer, renders a salute to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Hon. James F. Geurts (RD&A), on Ford's flight deck. Geurts vis... More
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Capt. J. J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, on Ford's Advanced Weapon Elevators Jun... More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Seandee Heyde, from Phoenix,
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Seandee Heyde, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, detaches an air hose from a breathing air charging station after recharging a self-cont... More
GQ. Warship photograph collection
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 3rd Class Timothy Siler, left, from Aiken, South Carolina, and Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 2nd Class Luke Weider, from Emmaus, Pennsylvania, both assigned to USS Gerald R. ... More
General Quarters. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair locker five, fights a simulated fire during a general quarters evolution Sept. 9, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting ... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
Sailors, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, work on the number three wire of the Advanced Arresting Gear system on the flight deck Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an ... More
Maintenance. Warship photograph collection
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jesse Fernadez, from Bakersville, California, assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 conducts maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on USS G... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 15, 2015) A Huntington Ingalls
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 15, 2015) A Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding employee discusses ship’s progress with Ship's Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, during a shipboard... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Yeoman Seaman Nelia
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Yeoman Seaman Nelia Alexander, from Dededo, Guam, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, poses for a photo in the commanding officer's chair in the s... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, right, attached to the "Blacklions"
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, right, attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, conducts an aerial refueling with an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and... More
200730-N-VG565-1036 An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached
200730-N-VG565-1036 An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN78) flight deck during flight operations July 30, 2020. Ford is ... More
An MH-60R helicopter attached to the “Spartans” of
An MH-60R helicopter attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, embarked on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hoovers over the fantail of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) stand
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) stand lookout watch while Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seama... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts a precision anchoring evolution while at sea for the first time in 2019. Ford is conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department move supplies off the aircraft elevator during a vertical replenishment May 15, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrie... More
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward Marine Services diver, prepares to enter the water before a dive Aug. 18, 2020. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is in port in Norfolk after conducting indepe... More
Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and
Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) respond to a simulated casualty aboard Ford , Oct. 26, 2020. This integrated fire drill was a combined effort across Ford, Stenni... More
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Sailors assigned to
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Sailors assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) view a Sprint Cup race from a pit tower at the Richmond International Raceway. Ford Sailors interacted with driv... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings joins Sailors on the flight deck for a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down prior to flight operations. FO... More
150605-N-KK576-008 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 5, 2015)—A
150605-N-KK576-008 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 5, 2015)—A joint Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) test group prepares a sled for EMALS “dead-load” testing. Ford completed two successful dead-loads on t... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Juan Hernandez, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, drives a for... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020) A Sailor assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020) A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, fuels an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, during flight operations. F... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) The Honorable Thomas
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) The Honorable Thomas Modly, acting Secretary of the Navy, observes an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) no-load shot with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Louis ... More
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward Marine Services diver, prepares to enter the water before a dive Aug. 18, 2020. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is in port in Norfolk after conducting indepe... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Maxwell Mulford, from Boca
Damage Controlman Fireman Maxwell Mulford, from Boca Raton, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, loads aluminum into a metal and glass shredder Nov. 2, 2020. Ford is underw... More
A T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Squadron (VT)
A T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 7, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck April 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy phot... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 18, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist
NORFOLK (Dec. 18, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brigitte Johnston, from Alameda, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, requests permission to go ashore from Lt.... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Jeremy Stoecklein, from Hutchinson, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, discusses the Battle of Leyte ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Zacharia Zeidat, from Red Bud, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives his enlisted surface warfare sp... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, transits on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compati... More
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 USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 24, 2020. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Kirchert,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Kirchert, from Lake Placid, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, poses for a photo with Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem, Ford's air boss, during... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) An attack team with
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) An attack team with the on-scene leader prepare to combat a simulated causality in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hangar bay during a general quarters training evolution. General q... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in stretcher bearer training in the hangar bay Sept. 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming events. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mystikal Barnes, from
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mystikal Barnes, from Chicago, assigned to the "Warhawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 conducts maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hang... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 14, 2019) U.S. Army Sgt. Cristoval
HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 14, 2019) U.S. Army Sgt. Cristoval Lopez, from Parlier, California, assigned to the U.S. Army's 689th Rapid Port Opening Element in Fort Eustis, Virginia, honors a fallen hero during a Wreath... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Electrician's Mate 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Reed Wittchow, From Merrilan, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives his Letter of Commendation from Cmdr. Mehd... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Machinist's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Alex Robinson, from Orlando, Florida, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, performs the daily inspection on an MH... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Naj Thomas, from Columbus, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares biscuits for brunch. Ford is currently underwa... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Derek Burton, from Marietta, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, inspects the temperature of an arres... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Aasta Upshaw, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, judges during Ford's Halloween door... More