US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier US...
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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carr...
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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Weinmann, a member
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Weinmann, a member of the Second Class Petty Officers Association of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), paints the library aboard the USS Wiscons... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham
U.S. sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) paint a gazebo during a community relations project at Salvation Army Hope Village Women's Transitional Program in Newport News, Va., d... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017) – President Donald
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017) – President Donald J. Trump departs Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on Marine One. Trump visited March 2 to meet with Sailors and shipbuilders of the Navy’s firs... 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
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
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
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
151009-N-MG976-648 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 9, 2015)
151009-N-MG976-648 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 9, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) listen to instruc... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Rexxx Badorrek, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Cmdr... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) dress out to fight a simulated fire during a general quarters training evolution. Ford conducted the general quarters and abando... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Rajard Roberts, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family during a pinnin... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Florencio Stamberger places a dental bib on Capt. John F. Meier, the commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), in pre... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 1, 2016) -- Boatswain's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 1, 2016) -- Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kevin Cotton, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), demonstrates various fancywork techniques to Commanding Officer Capt. Joh... 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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) -- Secretary of
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus takes selfies with Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding. Mabus ... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2016) -- Master-at-Arms
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2016) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy English, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is administered the oath of enlistment by Lt. Cmdr. Haywood Williams,... 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
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. (July 15, 2016) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2016) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in a beach cleanup event at the Fort Monroe sea wall. More than 50 Ford Sailors volunteered fo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2017) -- Ship's Serviceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2017) -- Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Eric Chandler and Ship's Serviceman Seaman Stephen Windham, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), participate in the final ... 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
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
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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Capt. Richard
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, presents Chief Warrant Officer William Gelinas a plank owner plaque. Gelinas se... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Electronics Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Electronics Technician 2nd Class Joshua Taylor, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Terry Pratt, Ford's combat ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) – Aviation Support
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Lopez, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class... 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
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. (Feb. 25, 2016) -- Chief Personnel
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2016) -- Chief Personnel Specialist Zamone Bennett instructs Sailors on the proper use of a fire hose during a general quarters drill aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CV... More
160401-N-GY005-029 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 1, 2016)
160401-N-GY005-029 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 1, 2016) -- Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Culin... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar.18, 2016) -- Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar.18, 2016) -- Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Timothy McBride, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), discusses medical triage classifications as part of routine duty sec... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) -- Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), into the James River during the ship's turn ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the coun... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 5, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Lopez, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Capt. Richard McCor... More
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (May 26, 2016) Rear Adm. Brian Antonio,
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (May 26, 2016) Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, Program Executive Officer, Littoral Combat Ships, tours the spaces of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently under constructi... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Fire Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ronald Martin, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses for a photo after a frocking ceremony at Huntington Hall. More than ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Electrician's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Corey McNabb, Meigs County, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a certificate of graduation from L... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (April 8, 2016) Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (April 8, 2016) Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) color guard departs the ship's hangar bay during a change of command ceremony. Ford is the first of a new class of aircraft c... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Cryptologic Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Benjamin Mizuo, from Everett, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his Enlisted Information Warfare Specia... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 6, 2016) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 6, 2016) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) set up state flags in the hangar bay for a change of command ceremony. Capt. Richard McCormack will be reli... More
Sailors man the rail aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carlos Drake Release Status: Released to Pu... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 24, 2016) -- A hose team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 24, 2016) -- A hose team assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) awaits further instruction after responding to a class charlie fire during a general quarters drill.... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Capt. Tim Waits, left,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Capt. Tim Waits, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, inspects the uniform of Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Hayes, from Mt. View, California, assigned... More
Master Helmsman, US Navy Photogrpah
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 2, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tavares Stewart, from Shelbyville, Tennessee, center-left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Halpern, from Fern Park, Florida, center-right, both a... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian Antonio,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, program executive officer aircraft carriers, is rung aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) along with Frederick Stefany, deputy assistant Secretary of the... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) Chief (Select) Hospital
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) Chief (Select) Hospital Corpsman Kwajalein Webb, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) admin department, left, and Chief (SEL) Information Systems Technician... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 29, 2019) Sailors attend the
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 29, 2019) Sailors attend the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The ceremony recognized the 50th an... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Electronic Technician 2nd Class Wilfred Agboglo, from Aurora, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Ach... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Tim Roe,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Tim Roe, from Travelers Rest, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, returns the salutes of Ford's wardroom as he is piped asho... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Secretary of Defense
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper is briefed on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) advanced weapons elevators (AWE) by Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford’s commanding officer. Esper... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 07, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 07, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in R-5 topside terminal maintenance training on the flight deck. This maintenance training teaches the Sa... More
190219-N-XO654-0022 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 19, 2019)
190219-N-XO654-0022 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) read to kindergarten students at Richneck Elementary School February 19... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2017) -Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2017) -Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors man the rails as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The fir... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 12, 2016) -- Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 12, 2016) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Gregory Welch, assigned Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), restocks snacks in the ship's mess decks. Ford is currently ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 11, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, presents the Navy Security Forces Sentry certificate of graduation to Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Hand... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 23, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist's
NORFOLK, Va. (May 23, 2017) – Master Chief Machinist's Mate Douglas "Toby" Suthers, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) top snipe, is rung ashore after bidding farewell to Ford's chiefs mess. Suthe... More
150910-N-MG976-064 Newport News, Va. (Sept. 10, 2015)
150910-N-MG976-064 Newport News, Va. (Sept. 10, 2015) USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Command Master Chief Lee Salas and the family of Yeoman 3rd Class Ryan Alfaro, a former Lincoln Sailor who died by suicide, lea... More
160128-N-IK431-078 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016)
160128-N-IK431-078 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) Lt. Adam Cunningham, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), performs the duties of a shooter during the successful testing o... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 17, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is briefed by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Kevin Kinnel, from Albany, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Aviation Support
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Justin Hendrickson, from Lake Stevens, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance d... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2016) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors brace for shock during a general quarters drill in the ship's hangar bay. This ship-wide general quarters drill focu... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 21, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 21, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jamye Sutherland, from Las Vegas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, receives instruction in the Carrier-Advanced Rec... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 21, 2019) Cmdr. Michael Amedick,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 21, 2019) Cmdr. Michael Amedick, from Pennsauken, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) command religious ministries department, reads a scripture during Easter Sunday s... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Spencer Pearce, from Corpus Christi, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, stands emergency mooring watch with an M-14 wi... More
150925-N-TT082-057 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2015)
150925-N-TT082-057 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 25, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Air Department compete in the egg toss at the departmental picnic in New... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 7, 2016) -- Mrs. Susan Ford
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 7, 2016) -- Mrs. Susan Ford Bales, ship sponsor for Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses with sailors from Deck Department in the forecastle during a tour of the ship. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Secretary of the Navy
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer poses for a photo with (from left) Rear Adm. James Downey, Program Executive Office, Aircraft Carriers; USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Comm... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) rigid-hulled inflatable boats conduct training in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is currently underway conducting an independent steaming exercise. (U.S. Na... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Seaman Alex Figueroa,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Seaman Alex Figueroa, from Rancho Cucamonga, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, lowers himself into the water for a search and rescue evolut... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bradley Norton, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, simulates being a casualty during a medical response dril... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
NORFOLK, Va. (June 22, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Chase Nelson, from South Jordan, Utah, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) dental department, assists in a neighborhood beatification effort during... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 4, 2019) Electronics Technician
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 4, 2019) Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Dylan Meszaros, from Newton Falls, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank b... 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 prepare the forecastle for getting underway. Ford departed Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuil... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Seaman Antoria
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Seaman Antoria Major, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is announced as the Supply Department Blue Jacket of the Quarter by Cmdr. Julie Treanor, Fo... More