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
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
Retail Services Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew
Retail Services Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Reyes, from Cleveland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) supply department, stocks groceries in Ford’s ship store Sept. 4,2020. Ford is underway in the ... 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 (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
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
Portrait, portrait. Warship photograph collection
Interior Communications Electrician Seaman Ky Keys, from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, poses for a photo Oct. 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlant... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 31, 2019) A graphic designed for
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 31, 2019) A graphic designed for social media distribution from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) wishing a "Happy Halloween." Features three pumpkins with Ford-centric style elements, a starry nig... 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
Cmdr. Charles Johnson, a chaplain aboard USS Gerald
Cmdr. Charles Johnson, a chaplain aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), recites a prayer prior to the committal of remains armed forces veterans during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier. 35 sou... 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, performs a "touch and go" on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations March 27, 2020. Ford ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bradley Norton, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, participates in tricycle race hosted by Ford's morale, welfa... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Aviation Ordananceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Aviation Ordananceman 3rd Class Justin Vanderzalm, from Kemmerer, Wyoming, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) dons perso... 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
Hon. James Geurts, right, the assistant secretary of
Hon. James Geurts, right, the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, receives a brief from Lt. Chris Warzinski, from Woodbridge, Virginia, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12’s, jo... More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter
An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 approaches the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations Aug. 30, 2020. Ford is in port Na... More
Daily Operations. Warship photograph collection
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Quashawn Conaway, from Blackshear, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, removes verdigris from an aqueous film forming foam pipe module Sept... 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. 10, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 10, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist ... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
Lt. j.g. Nicholas Fagan, from Boise, Idaho, attached to Training Air Wing 1, observes a T-45C Goshawk prepare to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atl... More
PHA. Warship photograph collection
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kery Ferrell, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s medical department gives a Sailor an immunization shot in Ford’s hangar bay durring a physical health analysis, Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, walks down the ships flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More
PHA. Warship photograph collection
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sebastian Abbott, from Caldwell, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s medical department fills out medical information Sept. 11, 2020.Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conduc... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
USS Gerald R. Ford conducts carrier qualifications for Student Naval Aviation in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 12. 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trenton Edly)
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 during flight operations Sept. 13, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting car... More
Independent Steaming Event 13 Wrap-Up
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed Independent Steaming Event 13 Nov. 20, 2020. Ford is in port Naval Station Norfolk conduction a window of opportunity for maintenance as part of her Post-Delivery Test and ... More
CPO Pinning. Warship photograph collection
Vessels and covers of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) newest chief petty officers are staged in Ford's hangar bay prior to the Chief pinning ceremony February 6, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean cond... More
200401-N-NQ285-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2020)
200401-N-NQ285-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2020) Eric Knight, an engineer with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division grinds on advanced lower stage weapons elevator aboard the aircr... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics Technician Tinesha Troupe, from Valley, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, poses for a group ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, pose for a group photo during the 2019 Hampton Roads Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. T... 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
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
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Nathan Vicente, right, from Pueblo, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives his Navy and Marine Cor... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Personnel Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Personnel Specialist Seaman Arthur Wake, from Maui, Hawaii, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, takes control of the ship's rudders in the pilot ho... 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, lands aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility T... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Quartermaster 3rd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Quartermaster 3rd Class Dequandre McNeal, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department poses for a photo in the commanding officer's chair in the ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Tyler Wall, from Hardeeville, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) safety department, tests reaction agent on Yeoman Seaman Raul P... 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 takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 30, 2020. Ford is underwa... 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
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from Akron, Ohio, temporarily assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, poses for a photograph on Ford’s flight deck Aug. 1, 2020. Ford is cond... More
Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett (right), commanding general,
Maj. Gen. Bruce Hackett (right), commanding general, US Army 80th Training Command, receives a brief from Lt. Greg Sutter, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) assistant navigator on the ship's bridge, Oct. 06, 2020. ... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, move ammunition on board during an ammunition on-load Oct. 22, 2020. Ford is in-port Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled Window of Opport... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Retail Service Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Retail Service Specialist Seaman Leane Alfon, from Los Angeles, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, poses for a photo in the ship's store. The ship's s... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dalton Lowing, from Satellite Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, checks out the view throu... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department tend a working line in the ship's forecastle during a sea and anchor evolution. Ford is arriving at its homeport Na... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepare to launch a T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Air Wing (TAW) 2, on Ford's flight deck April 8, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic O... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jeremy Manarang, from Las Vegas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, tows an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned t... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Chief Aviation Ordananceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) Chief Aviation Ordananceman Joshua Lancaster from Columbia, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department gives in-rate training to his departmental pers... 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 perform jet blast deflector (JBD) maintenance and cleaning prior to fight operations. A JBD is a series of water c... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Machinery Repairman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Machinery Repairman Fireman Shawntanique Traylor, from Berkeley, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, prepares an engraving machine in Fo... More
Lt. j.g. Lewi Rosure, from Bremerton, Washington, assigned
Lt. j.g. Lewi Rosure, from Bremerton, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, left, and Machinist's Mate Second Class Alexander Theorer, from Vassar, Michigan, assigned to Ford'... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Garren Guerrero, from Oak
Logistics Specialist Seaman Garren Guerrero, from Oak Harbor, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, stands by to on-load supplies during a vertical replenishment May 15, 2020.... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors and ship riders
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors and ship riders participate in a 5k run on Ford's flight deck hosted by the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) July 26, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean... More
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from Akron, Ohio, temporarily assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, poses for a photograph on Ford’s flight deck Aug. 1, 2020. Ford is cond... 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
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, move ammunition on board during an ammunition on-load Oct. 22, 2020. Ford is in-port Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled Window of Opport... More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Jaskuloski,
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Jaskuloski, from Salt Lake City, Utah, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, prepares wings in the ship’s bake shop. Members of Ford’s Junior ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Electronics Technician
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Matthew Marquez, from Oakland, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, is presented with his "Wolverine of the... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Arik Garcia, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, straightens out munitions before loading ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Aviation Maintenance
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Corey Green, from Los Angeles, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, talks with Cap... 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, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Comp... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Lt. Christopher Low,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2020) Lt. Christopher Low, from Yorktown, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) safety department, tests reaction agent on Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kevin... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March. 27, 2020) An engineer with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) welds on advanced lower stage weapons elevator 5, March 27,2... More
An E2-D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks"
An E2-D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), approaches Ford's flight deck April 3, 2020. Ford is underway... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, pose for a group photo on the ship’s flight deck Sept. 1 2020. Ford is currently underway conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy p... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, move ammunition on board during an ammunition on-load Oct. 22, 2020. Ford is in-port Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled Window of Opport... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) Electronics Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) Electronics Technician 1st Class Derico Callaway, right, from Memphis, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), explains the ship's satellite antenna to Capt. John J.... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed, from Tucson, Arizona, assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations, responds to a simulate... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Chief Information Systems
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) Chief Information Systems Technician Frederick Cobbin, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, is presented with his Na... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 3, 2019) Electronics Technician 2nd Class
NORFOLK (Dec. 3, 2019) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jennifer Dunham, from Montrose, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives her certificate of appointment to ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 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, grapples with Aviation Boatswain's ... More
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Airman Michael Lucas, from
NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2019) Airman Michael Lucas, from New Burgh, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, tightens bolts on an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) hose reel in the hangar bay... More
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Brianne Law, from Pensacola,
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Brianne Law, from Pensacola, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, trains on a flight deck virtual-reality simulation trainer in the Carrier-Advanced Rec... 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, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility Testi... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 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
Seaman Sidney Summers, from Pittsburgh, assigned to
Seaman Sidney Summers, from Pittsburgh, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, performs routine maintenance on an abandon ship life preserver March 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic... More
Rear Adm. Michael Boyle, commander, Carrier Strike
Rear Adm. Michael Boyle, commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, salutes Vice Adm., Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. Second Fleet, during a change of command ceremony May 7, 2020. Clapperton assumes command from Rear ... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman James Singleton, from North
Culinary Specialist Seaman James Singleton, from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, grills peppers in Ford's aft mess deck May 16, 2020. Ford is underway... More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez salutes Chaplain
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez salutes Chaplain Lt. John Shelton as he commits remains of an armed forces veteran to rest during a burial at sea ceremony aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sept. 5, 2020.... More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Tridents”
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Tridents” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Nov. 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
Sailors prepare a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training
Sailors prepare a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, for launch Feb. 3, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special... More
191025-N-XO654-1024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019)
191025-N-XO654-1024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) - A crane lifts a brow attached to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in preparation for getting underway. Ford departed Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Marc Trietch, from San Antonio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, performs maintenance on float coats. Ford i... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department use a grasshopper to lift a deckplate on the ship's flight deck. The Sailors were conducting maintenance on the sh... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean while conducting flight operations. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility Testing to further test its Electr... More
Sailors prepare aircraft for flight operations on USS
Sailors prepare aircraft for flight operations on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck May 31, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting integrated air wing operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Ma... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department conduct fire fighting training in Ford's hangar bay Sept. 26, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming ev... More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 70), receives supplies from USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during vertical replenishing-at-sea with USS Gerald R. Ford (... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Sailors assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, work together during flight operations on the ship’s flight deck Nov. 1, 2020. Ford... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyle
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyle Wells, from Maywood, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, spots aircraft in the ship's hangar bay Nov. 6, 2020. Ford is under... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 flies by USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is conducting sea trials followin... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Davonte Ellis, right, from Oakland, California, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Addison Williams, left, from Span... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Nicholas Johnson, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, refuels jet propulsion-5 (JP-5) into a shipboard ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Bruce Alvarez, from Chesapeake, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, stand watch at a .50 caliber machine gun mount. For... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Vincent Cardente, from Warwick, Rhode Island, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, prepares to move an F/A-18F ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, 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 Co... More
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department bring inert training bombs up to the flight deck during flight operations May 30, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, commander, Carrier Strike
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on Ford's Advanced Weapons Ele... 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