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 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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
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. (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 (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
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
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
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft
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
General Quarters. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair locker five, demonstrate fighting a simulated fire to the ship’s indoctrination class during a general quarters evolution Sept. 9, 2020. F... More
flight operations. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, refuel T-45C Goshawks, attached to Training Air Wing 1 and 2 on Ford’s flight deck during flight operations Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in ... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) air department prepare a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, launch from Ford's flight deck during flight operations Sept. 13, 2020. Ford is underwa... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Christopher Carpenter, from Farmont, West Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, uses a heat gun to create a ... More
NORFOLK (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Connor
NORFOLK (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Connor Mangano, left, from Fischers, Indiana, assists Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Luis Gonzalez, from Anchorage, Alaska, both assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CV... More
USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) and USS Gerald R. Ford
USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea Oct. 2, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy p... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility ... More
A USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailor washes their hands
A USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailor washes their hands at a hand-washing station prior to boarding the ship at Naval Station Norfolk, May 1, 2020. Ford is currently in port conducting a window of opportunity f... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Adm. Christopher
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, Fleet Forces Command, speaks during the 2019 Hampton Roads Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The ball was in celebration o... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Marine One takes off
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Marine One takes off from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) after a visit from the Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials foll... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jared Padgett, from Waldorf, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, applies paint to the bulkhead of a passage way as ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) A C-2A Greyhound, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility T... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Adian Smalling,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Adian Smalling, from Ochoas Rios, Jamaica, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts routine maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in USS ... More
Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Jeremy Patrick, from Fort
Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Jeremy Patrick, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, looks out toward the Chesapeake Bay in the ship’s pilot house during a se... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Korina Rivera, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, participates in the honor guard during a burial a... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepare to move an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, from an aircraft el... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) compete in a spades tournament on the ship's mess decks. Ford is currently making final preparations to get underway for the fir... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Michael Samuel, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, loosens bolts on a hatch in the ship's a... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Fletcher,
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Fletcher, right, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, adjusts a torque wrench in ... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels)
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Trevor Smith, from Orlando, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is frocked to his current rank during an awards at quart... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trudy-Ann Allison-Jude, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts vegetables in the ship's main galley.... More
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepares an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, on Ford's flight deck during f... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown,
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, conducts maintenance on a M9 pistol Sept. 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department strip the landing wire on a Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) cable. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibili... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ashley Jarrett-Brownlow, from
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ashley Jarrett-Brownlow, from London, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, loads an M9 service pistol in the weapons clearing area Nov. 2, 2020. Ford is underw... 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, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibil... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department participate in a live fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Na... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary
ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary of the Navy Hon. James F. Geurts, and members of the media observe a F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, launch from th... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, move cargo from an MH-53E Sea Dragon, assigned to the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Aviation Machinist's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Moises LopezMaxson, from Spring Branch, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank by Aviat... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Master Chief Navy
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Master Chief Navy Counselor Nadine Fridy, from Arima, Trinidad, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess as... More
President Gerald R. Ford, Aircraft Carrier
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 14, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. P.J. Remillard, commanding officer of Navy Operational Support Center Battle Creek, honors President Gerald R. Ford's life, with city of Grand Rapids leaders, the F... 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. 22, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Addison Williams, from Spanish Fort, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, prepares to move an F/A-18 H... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) A C-2A Greyhound, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20, prepares to land aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Co... More
Seaman Eric Smart from Chicago, left, and Airman Recruit
Seaman Eric Smart from Chicago, left, and Airman Recruit Ashley Kimmons, from Pensacola, Florida assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, man a 50 caliber machine gun during a sea and anch... More
Physical Health Assessment. Warship photograph collection
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Yang Yang, center, from College Point, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, directs a Sailor to the immunization station during a physical health a... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Ruben Reed, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs media department, records an episode of House of Wolverine during flight operations, Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway ... More
FLOPS. 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 during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting car... 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, receives his certificate of appointment from Senior Chief El... More
Commander, PEO-Carriers Visit
Capt. J. J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, fist bumps Sailors as he passes through rainbow sideboys on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, flies over USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations March 28, 2020. Ford is underway in the At... More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Daniel Thompson from Brooklyn,
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Daniel Thompson from Brooklyn, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department looks at the sunset Oct. 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts high-speed turns in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15 month post-shakedown avai... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Saul Rodriguez-Herrera,
Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Saul Rodriguez-Herrera, from Basehor, Kansas, assigned to USS John C. Stennis's (CVN 74) supply department, temporarily assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), cuts lemons in... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Andrew
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Andrew Ellis, from Tampa, left, reviews firefighting techniques with Personnel Specialist 1st Class Ruben Perez, from Miami, both assigned to one of USS Gerald ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Aviation Electronics
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Anthony Breaux, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, is presented with h... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Seaman Seandee Heyde, from
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Seaman Seandee Heyde, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, drives a forklift to transport supplies from aircraft elevator number one into the hangar... More
Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to
Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, for flight operations on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck March 28, 2020. Ford is underway i... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Guillermo Merced, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, takes control of the ship's rudders in th... More
An E2-C Hawkeye and two E2-D Advanced Hawkeyes attached
An E2-C Hawkeye and two E2-D Advanced Hawkeyes attached to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), change pilots before night operations be... More
Sailors assigned to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics
Sailors assigned to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 direct a C-2A Greyhound on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Jan. 30, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Comp... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Kelsie Taylor, from Longview,
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Kelsie Taylor, from Longview, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, heaves in line in the ship’s foc’sle. Ford is underway conducting carrier qualifications. ... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 11, 2019) Seaman Inecio Robles, from
NORFOLK (Dec. 11, 2019) Seaman Inecio Robles, from Seattle, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Francis Noel, from Pompano, Florida, both assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, unties a sto... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “’Gladiators”
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “’Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, prepares to land on Ford’s flight deck with help from the manually operated visual landing aid system (MOVLAS) used f... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class James Shelvay, from Buffalo, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, hands paperwork back to a Sailor before they re... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department placed first in Ford's Halloween door decorating contest organized by Ford's Second Class Petty Officers Association (SCPOA). Ford... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Kohl, Kovacich, from Boulder, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, heats a terminal to maintain a ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin, from Pensacola, Florida, is pinned with his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist device by Mass Communication Specialist 1st... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, respond to a simulated casualty during a medical response training evolution. Ford is currently undergoing... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 16, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeba, from Los
NORFOLK (Dec. 16, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeba, from Los Angeles, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, stands watch on the ship's flight deck. Laeba is a member of Ford's In port Security... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sailors participate in
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sailors participate in small boat operations in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) March 31, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy pho... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department build MK-82 500-pound class inert bombs May 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting integrated air wing operations. (U.S.... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) XXX (U.S. Navy photo
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) XXX (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cat Yanez)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Machinist's Mate (Nuclear)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Ian Burley, from Akron, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, attempts to grapple Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Han... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, receive MK-82 500-pound class inert bombs on one of Ford's Advanced Weapons Elevators May 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) Cmdr. Philip Brown, from
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) Cmdr. Philip Brown, from Telford, Pennsylvania, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air operations officer, carries the remains of his grandfather during a burial at sea ceremony on the ... More