VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) A Sailor gets his
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) A Sailor gets his ticket during the 2019 Hampton Road Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The ball was in celebration of the U.S. Navy's 244th birthday. The U.... 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
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
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
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. 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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Monduy, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives his good conduct award from Cmdr. Arcangelo Del... 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
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
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
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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 9, 2018) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 9, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz, from Kansas City, Missouri, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) media department, receives his Enlisted Surface Wa... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) Electronics Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) Electronics Technician 1st Class Derico Callaway, from Memphis, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), explains the ship's satellite antenna to Capt. John J. Cummin... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Korina Rivera, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, participates in the honor guard during a burial a... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepare to move an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, from an aircraft el... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) compete in a spades tournament on the ship's mess decks. Ford is currently making final preparations to get underway for the fir... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Michael Samuel, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, loosens bolts on a hatch in the ship's a... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Fletcher,
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Fletcher, right, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, adjusts a torque wrench in ... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels)
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Trevor Smith, from Orlando, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is frocked to his current rank during an awards at quart... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trudy-Ann Allison-Jude, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts vegetables in the ship's main galley.... More
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air department prepares an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, on Ford's flight deck during f... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown,
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, conducts maintenance on a M9 pistol Sept. 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department strip the landing wire on a Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) cable. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibili... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ashley Jarrett-Brownlow, from
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ashley Jarrett-Brownlow, from London, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, loads an M9 service pistol in the weapons clearing area Nov. 2, 2020. Ford is underw... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibil... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department participate in a live fire exercise, Sept. 6, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Na... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary
ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary of the Navy Hon. James F. Geurts, and members of the media observe a F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, launch from th... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, move cargo from an MH-53E Sea Dragon, assigned to the "Vanguard" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Aviation Machinist's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Moises LopezMaxson, from Spring Branch, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank by Aviat... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Master Chief Navy
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Master Chief Navy Counselor Nadine Fridy, from Arima, Trinidad, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess as... More
NORFOLK (Nov. 27, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK (Nov. 27, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Jerry Eunice, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is presented a gift from Ford's Chiefs Mess by C... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Lawrence Leinaar, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, chains a tractor to the ship's flight deck. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Capt. John J. Cummings,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's commanding officer, renders a salute to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Hon. James F. Geurts (RD&A), on Ford's flight deck. Geurts vis... More
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, left, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Capt. J. J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, on Ford's Advanced Weapon Elevators Jun... More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Seandee Heyde, from Phoenix,
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Seandee Heyde, from Phoenix, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, detaches an air hose from a breathing air charging station after recharging a self-cont... More
GQ. Warship photograph collection
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 3rd Class Timothy Siler, left, from Aiken, South Carolina, and Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 2nd Class Luke Weider, from Emmaus, Pennsylvania, both assigned to USS Gerald R. ... More
General Quarters. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair locker five, fights a simulated fire during a general quarters evolution Sept. 9, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting ... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
Sailors, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, work on the number three wire of the Advanced Arresting Gear system on the flight deck Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean c... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an ... More
Maintenance. Warship photograph collection
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jesse Fernadez, from Bakersville, California, assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 conducts maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on USS G... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, right, attached to the "Blacklions"
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, right, attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, conducts an aerial refueling with an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and... More
200730-N-VG565-1036 An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached
200730-N-VG565-1036 An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN78) flight deck during flight operations July 30, 2020. Ford is ... More
An MH-60R helicopter attached to the “Spartans” of
An MH-60R helicopter attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, embarked on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hoovers over the fantail of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) stand
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) stand lookout watch while Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seama... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department move supplies off the aircraft elevator during a vertical replenishment May 15, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrie... More
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward Marine Services diver, prepares to enter the water before a dive Aug. 18, 2020. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is in port in Norfolk after conducting indepe... More
Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and
Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) respond to a simulated casualty aboard Ford , Oct. 26, 2020. This integrated fire drill was a combined effort across Ford, Stenni... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings joins Sailors on the flight deck for a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down prior to flight operations. FO... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020) A Sailor assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2020) A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, fuels an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, during flight operations. F... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) The Honorable Thomas
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) The Honorable Thomas Modly, acting Secretary of the Navy, observes an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) no-load shot with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Louis ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to multiple commands parade the colors during the 2019 Hampton Road Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The ball was in celebration of the U.S... More
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward
Michael Waters, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Seaward Marine Services diver, prepares to enter the water before a dive Aug. 18, 2020. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is in port in Norfolk after conducting indepe... More
A T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Squadron (VT)
A T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 7, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck April 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy phot... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Jeremy Stoecklein, from Hutchinson, Kansas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, discusses the Battle of Leyte ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 17, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Zacharia Zeidat, from Red Bud, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives his enlisted surface warfare sp... 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, takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, transits on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compati... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea from USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 24, 2020. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Kirchert,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Kirchert, from Lake Placid, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, poses for a photo with Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem, Ford's air boss, during... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) An attack team with
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2020) An attack team with the on-scene leader prepare to combat a simulated causality in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) hangar bay during a general quarters training evolution. General q... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in stretcher bearer training in the hangar bay Sept. 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming events. (U.S. Navy photo ... More