NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 12, 2016) -- Dr. C. Brown,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 12, 2016) -- Dr. C. Brown, Development test and Evaluation, received a tour through Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) spaces. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Mass Communication ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate
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. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke, right, from Mitchell, South Dakota, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation officer, recites the oath of office with Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Renardo Blackford, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank during ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2019) Machinist's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2019) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Shameka Judene, from Augusta, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, operates Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) upper s... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician 2nd Class Wilfred Agboglo, from Aurora, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Ach... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) out into the James River during the ship's Turn Ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the c... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a card tournament during an open game night on the ship's mess decks. This event was hosted by the ship'... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson arrives aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for a tour of the ship. Richardson visited March 2 to meet with S... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Madeline Lutz from Palmdale, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, receives her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned
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 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department's S-1 division officer, receives his Naval Aviation Supply Officer pin from C... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST NAME], from [CITY, STATE], assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) XXXX department, is pinned to HIS/HER current rank by [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 19, 2019) Senior Chief Logistics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 19, 2019) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Chiwanna Rogers, from Jacksonville, Florida, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives an honorable dischar... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 3, 2017) -- Army Brig. Gen.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 3, 2017) -- Army Brig. Gen. Welton Chase Jr. returns the sideboys’ salutes as he departs Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) after concluding his tour. (U.S. Navy photo by Ma... More
170409-N-OG138-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017)
170409-N-OG138-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) -- Lt. John Curran, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) deck department, rides a rigid hull inflatable boat while underway in the Atlant... More
170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017)
170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) -- Chief Warrant Officer Jim Ketcher, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the bridge as Ford performs high speed turn... More
JAMES RIVER, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford
JAMES RIVER, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gets underway for the first time since beginning its post-shakedown availability July 2018. Ford is currently conducting sea trials, a comprehensive ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean for the first time since July 2018. Ford is conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15 month post-shake... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 04, 2017) – Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 04, 2017) – Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Vincent Collins, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Julie Treanor, Ford’s suppl... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Kohl Kovacich, from Boulder, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, screws a bullnose to the overhe... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) raises its anchor during a precision anchoring evolution while at sea for the first time in 2019. Ford is conducting sea trials following the in port p... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Monietta J. Batts, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), prepares an order at Mac's Coffee Shop. Mac's Coffee Shop offers a... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, looks out the window of the ship's pilot house as Ford prepares to pull in... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, explains the significance and h... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
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 Interior Communications Electri... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Pankau, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, briefs members of Destroyer Squadron 22 staff during... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 24, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 24, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Apprentice Jeremy Manarang, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during in-por... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Jennifer Pate, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is covered by Master Chief Information Systems Technic... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Faanofonofoilefagaoalii Alasana, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is announced as Ford's Junior Petty Officer of the Year ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman John Lewis,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman John Lewis, from Capital Heights, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, rides a bike during his physical readiness test on Ford's mezza... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, receives a brief inside the turret of USS Monitor from Will Hoffman, director of conservation at the National Oceanic and... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price, mayor of Newport News, Robert Coleman, vice mayor of Newport News, Jim Bourey, Newport News city manager, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding senior... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations simulates fighting a fire during a general quarters drill. Ford is currently undergoin... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and one of its rigid-hulled inflatable boat steam through the Atlantic Ocean during small boat operations. Ford is currently underway conducting an inde... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Brandon Carric, from Palm Springs, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, uses a radio to relay information ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Mikayla Caselman, from Clovis, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, receives her Good Conduct Medal certifica... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Damondre Marsenburg, from Toledo, Ohio, left, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Eric Skilang, from Kileen, Texas, both assigned to USS Gerald R. F... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
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 Airman Jorge Lopez, from Chula ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Chad Watkins, from Greenville, South Carolina, center, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, is presented a gift from the Chi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar 09, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar 09, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors, assigned to the ship's Combat Systems department, practice loading an inert-dummy RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile i... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 12, 2016) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 12, 2016) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), pick up samples of traditional Hispanic food at the Hispanic Heritage Month festival. Ford is under const... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Cmdr. Roger Horne
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Cmdr. Roger Horne Sr. from Danville, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) former maintenance and material management officer, gives a speech during his promotion ceremony in ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, stick welds in Ford's machine shop. Ford is currently undergoing its post-s... More
170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Phillip Missick, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) -- Aviation Maintenance
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) -- Aviation Maintenance Admistrationman Bryan Wartman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), trains as an in-port emergency team boundary man during gene... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Airman Anthony Tarry,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Airman Anthony Tarry, from Tacoma, Washington, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Parker Brisby, from Portland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) crash ... More
170106-N-AO748-0053 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0053 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Michael Addison, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, For... More
170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Gianni Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking le... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), into the James River during the ship's turn ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the coun... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Natalie Jianuzzi, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses with her family following Ford's senior chief petty office... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Kamylle Laxamana, from Manaila, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is presented with a Navy ... More
170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class William Johnson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2015) –Ship’s Serviceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 24, 2015) –Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Yolonda Butler, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is pinned to third class petty officer as one of the ship’s first 11 Sai... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Apr. 22, 2016) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Apr. 22, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in a Sexual Assault Prevention and Res... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Little, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sings during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfar... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, speaks with Capt. Tom Moninger, commander, Destroyer Squadron 22, during a tour highlighting Ford's ca... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 19, 2019) Cmdr. Jonathan Elliot,
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. (Apr. 7, 2016) -- Boatswain's mates
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 7, 2016) -- Boatswain's mates in charge of the forecastle aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) practice knot tying for fancywork. Ford's Deck Department uses their knot ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Aaron Neal, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), fakes down mooring lines during the ship's first fast cruise. Ford is c... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), takes pictures of the brow being removed during Ford... More
NORFOLK, Va. (August 31, 2016) -- Chief Warrant Officer
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
NORFOLK, Va. (April 15, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
NORFOLK, Va. (April 15, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Guillermo Romero, from Fresno, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, sorts clothing during a community relations ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department fake down a mooring line on the ship's fantail during a sea and anchor evolution. Ford departed Huntington Ing... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2016) -- Master Chief Navy
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2016) -- Master Chief Navy Counselor Gene Garland, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), serves as the ship's senior career counselor and manages the command's ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 4, 2016) -- Chief Aviation
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 4, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) Travis J. Wilkinson conducts hangar bay familiarization training with Air Department's V-3 Division during a general quart... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Derek Meier, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is covered by Capt. Jason Lloyd during Ford's senior chief p... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Capt. Richard McCormack,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), welcomes Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on the ship's flight de... More
170414-N-OS895-0054 NORFOLK, Va. (April 14, 2017) –
170414-N-OS895-0054 NORFOLK, Va. (April 14, 2017) – Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) deck department handle a mooring line as the ship pulls into Norfolk. The first-of-class ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va (July 3, 2019) -- Chief Aviation
NEWPORT NEWS, Va (July 3, 2019) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Ryan David, from Port Charlotte, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is presented a gift from Ford's... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 13, 2016) -- Aviation Electronics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 13, 2016) -- Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jordan Hoyle, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), rolls a kickball to a Parkview Elementary School student ... More
180928-N-OS895-0268 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 28,
180928-N-OS895-0268 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 28, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Chanelle Jordan, from Kailua, Hawaii, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate mai... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) perform sit-ups during a physical readiness test. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington In... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department's S-1 division officer, receives his Naval Aviation Supply Officer certificat... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, perform a search and seizure in the chief's mess during an active shooter drill. Ford is currently underg... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales,
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 Lt. Donny James, from Albany, Georgia, For... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department apply first aid to a simulated hostage in the Chiefs Mess during an active shooter drill. Ford is currentl... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price, mayor of Newport News, Robert Coleman, vice mayor of Newport News, Jim Bourey, Newport News city manager, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding senior... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks, fun boss assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hosts Ford’s first bingo night broadcasted over SITE TV. Bingo was one of the command re... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 02, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 02, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) choir sings the national anthem before the arrival of President Donald J. Trump. Trump visited March 2 to meet with Sailors... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 8, 2017) -- Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 8, 2017) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Valdez, from Pheonix, Arizona, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands on the flight deck for shifting colors... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 7, 2019) Adm. Robert P. Burke,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 7, 2019) Adm. Robert P. Burke, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, receives a brief on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) advanced arresting gear (AAG) from Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford’s command... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class William Medina, from Cali, Colombia, left, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, receives his frocking letter... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Electrician's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Denver Buro, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is presented a Good Conduct Awar... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, receives his senior chief cover ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate
NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2018) Chief Electrician's Mate Charlene Parker, from Manning, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is piped ashore during her retirement cere... More
191025-N-XO654-1180 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019)
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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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
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 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, right, and Tim Gallaudet, assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere, toured the turret of USS Monitor at the Na... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Russell Vought,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Russell Vought, acting director of office of management and budget, receives a brief from Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ordnance handling office... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 24, 2019) Airman Apprentice
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 24, 2019) Airman Apprentice Sydney Long, right, from Sachse, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, talks to Aviation Support Equi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Chief Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bryan Weyers, from Lincoln, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) secure a simulated patient for transport during a medical response training evolution. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Fire Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Lance Stewart, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Terry Pratt, Ford's combat systems... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 8, 2017) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 8, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) move an anchor chain cover to the deck in the ship's forecastle. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Roger Horne
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Roger Horne Sr., from Danville, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) former maintenance and material management officer, recites the oath of office given by Capt. J... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman Kyle Price,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman Kyle Price, from Martinsburg, West Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, maintains positive c-spine for a simulated casualty during a m... More