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
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 (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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Pre-commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer, Capt. John F. Meier, right, Dental Officer Capt. Matthew McNally, left, and youngest crew member Hull Techn... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 18, 2016) -- Manpower, Personnel,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 18, 2016) -- Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief April Beldo speaks to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chief petty officer selectees... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepares to moor to the pier after completing sea trials. Ford is arriving at its homeport Naval Station Norfolk for the first time since July 2018. (U.S. Nav... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Maurice Bonham, from Jesup, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is pinned with his Navy and Marine... More
Daily Operations. Warship photograph collection
Fireman Yatzari Deans, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, checks the pressure level of a self-contained breathing apparatus Sept. 8, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atla... More
Flight operations. Warship photograph collection
A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, launches from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 9, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conductin... More
Catholic Mass Service. Warship photograph collection
Cmdr. Charles Johnson, right, from Mooreland, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Command Chaplain, leads a catholic mass service in the ship’s chapel Sept. 14, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting... More
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Spectators crowd pit
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2015) Spectators crowd pit row prior to the start of a race at the Richmond International Raceway. Sailors assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) viewed a Sprint Cup... More
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Lt Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, middle, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on Ford's Advance... More
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates in a burial at sea ceremony on one of the ship's aircraft elevators. Thirty-five souls were laid to rest during the ceremony held aboard Ford Feb. 1, 202... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 lands aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. The arrestment marked the first time an E-2D ... 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, and personnel assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, refuel a T-45 Goshawk on Ford's flight deck. ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Tridents"
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during a vertical replenishment May 15, 2020. F... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Warhawks"
An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Warhawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 prepares to launch off USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 30, 2020. Ford is underway in... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walk-down on Ford’s flight deck, Feb. 3, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.... 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
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, former Deputy Director
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, former Deputy Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command, reads his orders during a change of command ceremony May 7, 2020. Clapperton assumes command from Rear Adm. Michael Boyle,... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Tremelle Tharpe, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, stands aft lookout on the ship's fantail as an EA-18G Growler, assi... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Wood,
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Wood, from Goodrich, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, reads from a manual with a flow meter duri... 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
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Electrician's Mate Fireman
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice Anthony Christians, right, from Norwich, Connecticut, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives a letter of appreciation f... More
NORFOLK (Jan. 12, 2020) Cub Scouts from Pack 1967 and
NORFOLK (Jan. 12, 2020) Cub Scouts from Pack 1967 and Boy Scouts from Troop 1966 in Fairfax, Va. and Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) salute the national ensign during morning colors on the ship'... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Machinist's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Azur Hodkiewycz, from Friendship, Wisconsin, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, performs the daily inspectio... More
Chief Air Traffic Controller Scott Torres, from Phoenix,
Chief Air Traffic Controller Scott Torres, from Phoenix, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) operations department, receives his anchors during Ford’s chief petty officer pinning ceremony held in... 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
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
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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, addresses the ship's second class and third class petty officers during a captain's call in the ship's ha... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Airman Recruit Victor
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) Airman Recruit Victor Toussaint, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, serves brunch in the ship's galley. Ford is currently underway conducting an... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Armani Rodriguez, from Gainesville, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) air department, receives his Navy Security Forces... More
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, taxis
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, taxis to a catapult on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations, Dec. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carr... 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. (Oct. 2, 2019) Sailors assigned to
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department carry a stokes stretcher during a fast cruise training evolution on the ship's fight deck. Ford is currently und... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Robert Shank, left, from Mims, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, reloads ammunition into an M240B .50 caliber m... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) Retail Services Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Euniecia Johnson from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, dons flash gear during a medical drill... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Logistics Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Logistics Specialist Seaman Peter Spoto, from Lutz, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, inventories boxes in one of Ford's supply rooms. Ford is c... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Alby Aguilarromero, from West Palm Beach, Florida, right, and Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Nicklaus Hughes, from Portsmouth, Virginia, both assigned to USS... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lorenzo Resendiz, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, explains grappling techniques durin... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony on the ship’s aircraft elevator. Twenty three souls were laid to rest during the burial at sea ceremony ... 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