ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) -- Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class John Palenzuela, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, participates in a forklift refresher course. Ford is underway cond... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Igbekele Oki, from Nigeria, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, receives his enlisted surface warfare specialist pi... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2018) Capt. Richard McCormack,
NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2018) Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, stands with members of Ford’s Mulitcultural Heritage Committee during a cultural expo in the ship’s hangar ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Ensign Kristine Gavino,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Ensign Kristine Gavino, right, from San Diego, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) educational services officer, recites the Oath of Office during her promotion ceremony. Gavino was p... More
181003-N-OS895-0017 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018)
181003-N-OS895-0017 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Danielle White, from Marion, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, sprays oleoresin capsicum spray... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 10, 2019) Seaman Chris Barton,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 10, 2019) Seaman Chris Barton, from Norwich, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, practices splicing line in the ship's forecastle. Rope splices can be us... More
NORFOLK (June 24, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeda, left,
NORFOLK (June 24, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeda, left, from Los Angeles, and Airman Michael Gregg, from Des Moines, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, organize clothes during... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 28, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Ross Uhrich,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 28, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Ross Uhrich, from Princeton, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental department, returns the salutes to Ford's wardroom as he is piped ashore. Fo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Hospitalman Elisjah
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Hospitalman Elisjah Singleton, from Lakewood, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, is presented with the Warrior of the Week award by Capt. ... More
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
F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to Carrier
F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, launch from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean March 21, 2020. Ford is currentl... 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, Va. (Feb. 27, 2018) -- Cmdr. Letwa Gooden,
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 27, 2018) -- Cmdr. Letwa Gooden, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford's com... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 23, 2018) -- Members of the NATO
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 23, 2018) -- Members of the NATO Executive Development Group pose for a photo on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2018) -- An MH-60S Sea Hawk
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2018) -- An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Fleet Angels" of Helicopter Sea Combat 2 (HSC-2), prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currentl... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Winston
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Winston Langham, from Mobile, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, returns the salute from Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commandin... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 9, 2019) Master-At-Arms 3rd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 9, 2019) Master-At-Arms 3rd Class Shawn Kirby, from Coeur D'alene, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, paints a black letter "S" award on the ship's isl... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, direct operation of Ford's starboard anchor during an anchor chain test with Huntington Ingalls Industries-N... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 27, 2019) Vice Adm. Thomas
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 27, 2019) Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, center, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, walks through USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hangar bay with Capt. John J. Cummings, right, Ford's commandi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 5, 2019) Lt. Daniel Moczygemba,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 5, 2019) Lt. Daniel Moczygemba, from Berclair, Texas, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Sailors aboard USS
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) took one step closer to their return to sea with the ship’s first overnight fast cruise during Ford’s post-shakedown availability (P... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors compete in a Super Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by the shipÕs Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Ford is currently underway conductin... 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
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department stand watch in the ship's combat direction center (CDC) during sea based developmental testing (SBDT). SBDT is conducted to stress the... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Darius Jarmon lubricates an electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) catapult aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). USS Gera... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 30, 2018) -- Chief Navy Counselor
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 30, 2018) -- Chief Navy Counselor Roynika Love, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, receives a certificate of reenlistment from Ensign Kristine Gavino, Ford's... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 11, 2018) -- Culinary Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 11, 2018) -- Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Lloyda Martinez, from Yigo, Guam, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares a plate during a birthday luncheon on the s... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department conduct small boat operations. Ford is currently underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Samaria Yates, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, stands at attention as Lt. Jordan Kobs, Ford's assistant navig... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 4, 2018) William Raney, a kSARIA
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 4, 2018) William Raney, a kSARIA fiber optic instructor for Carrier-Advanced Reconfigurable Training System (C-ARTS), checks the work of Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 3rd Class Austin Mawde... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Lt. Erick Graf, from
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Lt. Erick Graf, from Wasco, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, returns the salute from officers as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently under... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 12, 2019) Boatswain's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 12, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Justin Schiltz, from Beloit, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, disengages the stopper in the Ford's forecastle durin... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Roman
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Roman gives his last farewell to Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, before departing the ship for his next command. (U.S. N... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2018) – Matt Shipley, deputy
NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2018) – Matt Shipley, deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness, and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors pose for a group photo on the flight deck during a tour of the shi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 20, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 20, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Melanie McCollum, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, delivers remarks during her retiremen... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 25, 2019) Chief Electrician's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 25, 2019) Chief Electrician's Mate Justen Anderson, from Detroit, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a gift from Command Master Chief Deandre Bea... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to land aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft C... More
170724-N-ZE240-0039 NORFOLK, Va. (July 24, 2017) --
170724-N-ZE240-0039 NORFOLK, Va. (July 24, 2017) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alexis Hopple, left, of Suffolk, Virginia, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Gabriel Winkley, of Oly... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 7, 2018) -- Seaman Levi Tinney (right),
NORFOLK, Va. (June 7, 2018) -- Seaman Levi Tinney (right), from Rockwall, Texas, Seaman Leland Bartlett (middle), from Redding, California, and Seaman Dajon Patterson (left), from Charleston, South Carolina, as... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Secretary of Defense
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper observes the operation of USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevators (AWE) with Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford’s commanding ... 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
170426-N-OG138-0029 NORFOLK, Va. (April 26, 2017) --
170426-N-OG138-0029 NORFOLK, Va. (April 26, 2017) -- U.S. Naval Air Forces Atlantic Force Master Chief William Smalts talks with Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Pre-Commissio... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie “Coach” Struck, launches from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, administers the oath of office during a promotion ceremony held in the ship's forecastle. Ford is curr... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Angela Domingos,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Angela Domingos, from Columbia, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, receives her Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal from C... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2019) Yeoman 3rd Class Robert
NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2019) Yeoman 3rd Class Robert A. Rhoads, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, assists in a neighborhood beatification effort during a communi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Lt. j.g. Thomas
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Lt. j.g. Thomas Still, from Heyeurn, Idaho, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) personnel officer, cooks hamburger patties during a wardroom burger burn in the ship's hangar bay. Fo... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dale Gottschalk, from Baltimore, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, instructs a Sailor on how to operate the M240B machine gun... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Sara Nash is pinned
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Sara Nash is pinned to her new rank by Lt. Cmdr. Giuliana Vellucci during her promotion ceremony held in the ship's tribute room.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Machinist's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Steven Johnson, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, looks for hot spots using a Naval Fir... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 29, 2019) Electronics Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 29, 2019) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Shaey Steele, from Vancouver, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his Enlisted Surface Warfare S... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 13, 2017) -- Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 13, 2017) -- Personnel Specialist 1st Class Christopher Condon poses with USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) training department after his retirement ceremony in the ship's forecastle. (U.S. Navy ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 17, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 17, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is maneuvered by tugboats in the James River during Ford's turn ship evolution. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Hun... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2017) -- Interior Communications
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2017) -- Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Jessica Diaz, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is awarded a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal b... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 1, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 1, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Aasta Upshaw, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, explains how to tighten a self-co... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 14, 2018) -- Capt. Brent Gaut, USS
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 14, 2018) -- Capt. Brent Gaut, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) executive officer, speaks to Sailors during the January and February birthday luncheon on the mess decks. Sailors born in January ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 22, 2019) Lt. Jason Story,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 22, 2019) Lt. Jason Story, from Oak Harbor, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, says farewell to Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding officer, a... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Fire Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brandon Miner, from Dade City, Florida, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Douglas Huyge, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, both assigned to USS Gerald R. F... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 5, 2019) Engineman 3rd Class
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 5, 2019) Engineman 3rd Class Virginia Valadez, from Long Beach, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives an enlisted surface warfare specialist... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Gunner’s
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Gunner’s Mate Daniel Eastwood, from Braunfels, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held a... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 14, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 14, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist Seaman Recruit Ian Eppink, from Russford, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, and Chief Ship's Serviceman Cesar Hernan... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) Cmdr. Bryant Nunn, from
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) Cmdr. Bryant Nunn, from Detroit, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) safety officer, addresses the crew during the annual winter safety stand-down in the ship’s hangar bay. Ford is curr... More
180604-N-OS895-0125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 4, 2018) –
180604-N-OS895-0125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 4, 2018) – Seaman Krystin Johnston, from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) deck department, signals USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Machinist’s Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class David Barr, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank durin... 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. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepare to remove equipment from an MH-53E Sea Dragon, attached to the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasur... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department simulate fighting a fire during a general quarters drill May 16, 2020. Ford is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by M... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Christine Tyler, from Onalaska, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to her current ... 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 (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, addresses the crew during the annual winter safety stand-down in the ship’s hangar bay. Ford is currently... 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 the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations May 11, 2020. Ford is curr... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 5, 2018) -- USS Gerald R. Ford's
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 5, 2018) -- USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) color guard parades the colors during Chief Master-at-Arms Petermartin Noska's commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special... 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
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
170518-N-QI093-0054 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior
170518-N-QI093-0054 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) Derick Cross, assigned to the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a photo with his family and Senior Chief Mach... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – President Donald J.
NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Ford is the lead ship of the Ford-class aircraft c... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Alfredo Gonzalez, from Level Plaines, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives his Good Conduct Medal certifi... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Chris Brooks, from Largo, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, receives his cover during a pinning ceremony held at ... 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 (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security and weapons department fire M240B machine guns during an onboard live-fire weapons qualification evolution. Ford is cu... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (June 12, 2018) -- Senior Chief Aviation
NORFOLK, Va. (June 12, 2018) -- Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Paul Glenn, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aviation intermediate maintenance department, is pinned to his cu... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – President Donald J.
NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – President Donald J. Trump departs USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on Marine One after Ford’s commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Ford is the lead ship of the Ford-class ... More