170106-N-AO748-0062 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0062 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Shane Morgan, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, Ford’s... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kyle Manley, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s commandin... More
170106-N-AO748-0067 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0067 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Reynaldo Veliz II, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, F... More
151121-N-AO748-392 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Capt.
151121-N-AO748-392 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Capt. Max McCoy, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and Gen. Gerson Nogueira Machado de Oliveira stand by to launch off the flight deck of aircraft carrier US... More
151018-N-AO748-051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) –
151018-N-AO748-051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dustin Smith conducts maintenance on a floating piston for the accumulator used in recovering aircraft during flight operat... More
170106-N-AO748-0053 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0053 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Michael Addison, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, For... More
170106-N-AO748-0016 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0016 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 2nd Class Stefan Roberson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer second class by his w... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) John Quillin, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family, frie... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (November 24, 2016) -- Pre Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (November 24, 2016) -- Pre Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors welcome friends and family members as they celebrate Thanksgiving dinner on board the Navy’s first Ford Class airc... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, family, and colleag... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) --Secretary of the
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) --Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and shipbuilders aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbui... More
151101-N-AO748-055 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015)
151101-N-AO748-055 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015) Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Joshua White, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs a pre-flight check on an SH-60S... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Lisa Kelly, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives her cover from family, friends and colleagues during a pinning ceremo... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Sofia Gonzalez, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives her cover from her family and colleagues during a... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st Class Raymond Elliott, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s comma... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kevin Thompson, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s comma... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Charles Gregory, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from family, friends and colleagues ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Tony Robeson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his cover from friends, family, and colleagues during a pinning cer... More
170106-N-AO748-0026 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0026 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class DaQuan Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Chief Q... More
170106-N-AO748-0059 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0059 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Anthony Ho, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, Ford’s adminis... More
171005-N-AO748-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) --
171005-N-AO748-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 15, 2015) A Huntington Ingalls
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 15, 2015) A Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding employee discusses ship’s progress with Ship's Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, during a shipboard... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hospital Corpsman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hospital Corpsman Crystal Frank, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by family during a pinning ceremo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. ( July 8, 2015) Capt. John F. Meier,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. ( July 8, 2015) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) poses with the group of Sailors who prepared the ship’s gym for its debut. The new che... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy Brunicardi, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is pinned to his current rank during a frocking ceremony in the ship... More
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Chaonan Tao waits to take a selfie with Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Britian Weaver as he approaches the finish... More
Electrician's Mate 1st Class Mark Cogdill installs
Electrician's Mate 1st Class Mark Cogdill installs LED fixtures in the showcase berthing aboard Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The showcase berthing demonstrates a modernized living space for t... More
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Information Systems
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice Britian Weaver and Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jazlyn Smith pose with their first place trophies from the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)... More
151009-N-AO748-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) - Lt.
151009-N-AO748-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) - Lt. j.g. Matthew Stymfal and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Calhoun process mail in the post office aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73... More
151121-N-AO748-435 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Capt.
151121-N-AO748-435 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Capt. Max McCoy, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and Gen. Gerson Nogueira Machado de Oliveira disembark an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Stri... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electricians
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Electricians Technician (Nuclear) Kyle Middleton, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by friends, fami... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 8, 2015) Master Chief Machinist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 8, 2015) Master Chief Machinist Mate Ramon Marte, assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) makes the first purchase in the ship store during the grand opening. The open... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy Brunicardi, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s co... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Daniel Hendrix assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s command... More
Religious Service, US Navy Photo
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) – Lt. Jamal Scarlett, one of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) chaplains, leads worship during the ship's first religious service underway. The future USS Gerald R.... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) – Airman Daniel Wright,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) – Airman Daniel Wright, from Los Angeles, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 9 prepares to launch an MH-60S Seahawk from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) fligh... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Sofia Gonzalez, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by her family... More
170524-N-AO748-0014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2017)--
170524-N-AO748-0014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2017)-- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Lawson, from Anaheim, California, directs an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Crusaders of Helicopter Sea C... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist DeEric Bacchus, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from his family, friends and colleagues during... More
151009-N-AO748-114 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2015) –
151009-N-AO748-114 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2015) – Sailors prepare to start a flight deck fun run aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 20, 2016) Lt. Ben Smith, a
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 20, 2016) Lt. Ben Smith, a radiation health officer assigned to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, calibrates an x-ray machine during an X-ray certification aboard Pre-commissioning Unit G... More
171005-N-AO748-0137 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) --
171005-N-AO748-0137 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Christopher Bullock, from Newport News, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, d... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Vincent Elizalde assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s comma... More
170106-N-AO748-0048 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0048 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Reynaldo Veliz II, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Seni... More
151031-N-AO748-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Secretary
151031-N-AO748-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus greets Seaman Corisha Drummond on the ship’s navigation bridge as she steers aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN... More
151018-N-AO748-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) –
151018-N-AO748-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) – Sailors conduct maintenance on a floating piston for the accumulator used in recovering aircraft during flight operations aboard aircraft carrier USS George Wa... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Gregory Charles, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by family, friends... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) John Quillin, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from his family, friends and colleagu... More
Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice John Christian
Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice John Christian Palmiano installs LED fixtures in the showcase berthing aboard Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The showcase berthing demonstrates a modernize... More
170524-N-AO748-0048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2017)--
170524-N-AO748-0048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2017)-- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Joshua Goolsby, from Miami, Florida, directs an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Crusaders of Helicopter Sea Comb... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. ( July 8, 2015) Capt. John F. Meier,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. ( July 8, 2015) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) cuts a ribbon during the ship store’s grand opening ceremony. The opening is another m... More
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) MA2 Britnee Davis and
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) MA2 Britnee Davis and her daughter Harper participate in the cookout following the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Inaugural 5K Run/Walk. The 5k was sponsored by the Wardroom to celebrate... More
151106-N-AO748-065 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) Aviation
151106-N-AO748-065 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Benjamin Keigley performs maintenance on an F/A-18E from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 in the ... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Operations Specialist DeEric Bacchus, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family, friends and c... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hospital Corpsman
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hospital Corpsman Crystal Frank, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives her cover from family, friends and colleagues during a pinning cerem... More
170106-N-AO748-0038 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0038 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Zachariah Pugh, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third cl... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2015) Aviation support equipment
NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2015) Aviation support equipment technicians assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) receive operational training on a small corrosion control cart (SCCC). The SCCC is ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Vincent Elizalde, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is pinned to his current rank during a frocking ceremony in the ship's... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2015) Aviation support equipment
NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2015) Aviation support equipment technicians assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) run through preliminary checks prior to starting up a small corrosion control cart ... More
151018-N-AO748-058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) –
151018-N-AO748-058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) – Sailors secure a chain hoist in order to lift the floating piston back into the accumulator used in recovering aircraft during flight operations aboard aircraf... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Blair Crawford assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s command... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Master-at-Arms
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Master-at-Arms Brooks Gregory, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from his family, friends and colleagues during a pinn... More
170106-N-AO748-0030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Anthony Ho, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Senior Chie... More
170106-N-AO748-0035 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0035 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Shane Morgan, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Senior Ch... More
170106-N-AO748-0057 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0057 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class DaQuan Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his frocking letter from Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Nichols, Ford... More
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Racers begin the first
HAMPTON, Va.- (April 17, 2015) Racers begin the first lap of the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Inaugural 5K Run/Walk. The 5k was sponsored by the Wardroom to celebrate the anniversary of the stand-up of CVN 78. (U.S.... More
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Jajaun Hull installs LED
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Jajaun Hull installs LED fixtures in the showcase berthing aboard Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The showcase berthing demonstrates a modernized living space for th... More
151019-N-AO748-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2015) –Dale
151019-N-AO748-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2015) –Dale Eppler, Deputy Chief of Mission Chile (U.S. Embassy) and Leah Cato, Political Officer (U.S. Embassy), tour the hangar bay aboard aircraft carrier USS Georg... More
151027-N-AO748-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2015) An
151027-N-AO748-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 334 prepares to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington... More
151028-N-AO748-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2015) Sailors
151028-N-AO748-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2015) Sailors enjoy a meal during the October birthday celebration lunch aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015.... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st Class Justin Elliot, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s command... More
151009-N-AO748-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) - Aviation
151009-N-AO748-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kevin Raska, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 192, fixes a snake attachment for a drill in the hangar bay aboard aircr... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hull Maintenance
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Centrell Funches, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from his family, friends and colleague... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2015) -- An officer from
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2015) -- An officer from the Virginia Marine Police shares resource information and water safety tips with Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Administration Officer, Cmdr.... More
151120-N-AO748-514 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) An
151120-N-AO748-514 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) An EA-18G Growler from the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 4, 2016) -- Deck department
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 4, 2016) -- Deck department Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sand the paint off an anchor chain in preparation to painting. Ford is currently undergoing... More
151106-N-AO748-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) Aviation
151106-N-AO748-075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Randy McElroy, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs 7-28 day corrosion specials... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st Class Ashley McLaughlin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s com... More
151018-N-AO748-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) –
151018-N-AO748-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Benjamin Kohn conducts maintenance on a floating piston for the accumulator used in recovering aircraft during flight opera... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain’s Mate Benjamin Hansen, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his chief's cover from his family, friends and colleagues during a p... More
150205-N-AO748-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) Sailors
150205-N-AO748-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) Sailors attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 conduct a flight check aboard the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George... More
150205-N-AO748-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) Aviation
150205-N-AO748-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Roger Stewart from Philadelphia, Pa., attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 conducts mainte... More
170106-N-AO748-0024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class DaQuan Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Chief Q... More
170106-N-AO748-0028 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0028 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yeoman 3rd Class Anthony Ho, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third class by Senior Chie... More
170106-N-AO748-0042 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
170106-N-AO748-0042 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Zachariah Pugh, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is frocked to the rank of petty officer third cl... More
151022-N-AO748-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2015) –
151022-N-AO748-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2015) – Sailors perform maintenance on a catapult aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway for UNITAS 2015. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's l... More
151028-N-AO748-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2015) Culinary
151028-N-AO748-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2015) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Torrie Woods serves Machinist’s Mate Fireman Marcia Mohammed a food during the October birthday celebration lunch aboard USS George... More
151101-N-AO748-010 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015)
151101-N-AO748-010 STRAIT OF MAGELLAN (Nov. 1, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Adrian Barron stands watch in the Straits of Magellan aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while it transits the Strai... More
170214-N-AO748-009, US Navy Photogrpah
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms Seaman Madeline Lutz, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, receives the Patrolman of the Month certificate from ... More
151009-N-AO748-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) USS
151009-N-AO748-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2015) USS George Washington is currently deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeks to enhance interoperabili... More
151106-N-AO748-022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015)
151106-N-AO748-022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) Guided-missile destroyer USS Chaffee (DDG 90) pulls alongside aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in preparation for a fueling at sea. Washington is ... More
171005-N-AO748-0097 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) --
171005-N-AO748-0097 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands onboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currentl... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kyle Manley, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is pinned to his current rank during a frocking ceremony in the ship's hang... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hull Maintenance
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Centrell Funches, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family, frien... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Logistics Specialist Lisa Kelly, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by her family, friends and collea... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Michael Bowman, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is presented a frocking letter by Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford’s comman... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain’s
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Boatswain’s Mate Benjamin Hansen, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is pinned to the rank of chief petty officer by his family, friends and colle... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2017) -- Master-at-Arms 1st Class Ashley McLaughlin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is pinned to her current rank during a frocking ceremony in the ship'... More
151009-N-AO748-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2015) –
151009-N-AO748-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2015) – Sailors participate in a flight deck fun run aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. Th... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) --Petty Officer 2nd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) --Petty Officer 2nd Class James Mcclain, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), asks Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus a question after Mabus addressed the c... More