NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 17, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate 1st Class John Brown, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Cmdr. Travis Da... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 12, 2018) – Quartermaster 2nd Class
NORFOLK, Va. (June 12, 2018) – Quartermaster 2nd Class Lydia Pandorf, from Minneola, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) navigation department, is frocked to her current rank by Chief Quartermast... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) Capt. Jade Lepke, right, from Mitchell, South Dakota, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation officer, recites the oath of office with Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's commanding... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Renardo Blackford, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, is pinned to his current rank during ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2019) Machinist's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2019) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Shameka Judene, from Augusta, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, operates Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) upper s... 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 10, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 10, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Carlton Cardi, left, from Milpitas, California, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Stephen Garcia, from Houston, both assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 7... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a card tournament during an open game night on the ship's mess decks. This event was hosted by the ship'... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 2, 2017)-- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson arrives aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for a tour of the ship. Richardson visited March 2 to meet with S... More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd
NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2018) -- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy Brunicardi, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a 2017 Junior Petty Officer of the Year plaque from Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 5, 2018) -- The Norfolk Admirals
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 5, 2018) -- The Norfolk Admirals hockey team poses for a group photo with their family and friends during a tour of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specia... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Madeline Lutz from Palmdale, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, receives her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Darius Anderson, from Mobile, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, relieves the nozzleman during a gene... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 30, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) perform the cardio assessment of a physical readiness test. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Hun... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 21, 2019) Lt. Terrence Smith, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department's S-1 division officer, receives his Naval Aviation Supply Officer pin from C... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2019) [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST NAME], from [CITY, STATE], assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) XXXX department, is pinned to HIS/HER current rank by [RATE/RANK FIRST NAME/LAST ... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) -- Sailors assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 9 prepare to launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is under... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class David Vonbehren and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Hayden Bradford, assigned to Pre-commissioning Unit Gera... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Cmdr. Robert
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Cmdr. Robert Sherman, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his shadow box from Lt. Cmdr. Major Gooden, Ford’s ordnance handling officer, a... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 3, 2017) -- Army Brig. Gen.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 3, 2017) -- Army Brig. Gen. Welton Chase Jr. returns the sideboys’ salutes as he departs Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) after concluding his tour. (U.S. Navy photo by Ma... More
170409-N-OG138-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017)
170409-N-OG138-0024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) -- Lt. John Curran, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) deck department, rides a rigid hull inflatable boat while underway in the Atlant... More
170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017)
170411-N-XS424-0050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) -- Chief Warrant Officer Jim Ketcher, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the bridge as Ford performs high speed turn... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie “Coach” Struck, launches from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) -- Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2018) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kris Pettera, from Hanover, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, acts as a safety observer as a M... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Chief Yeoman
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 13, 2018) -- Chief Yeoman Berwyn Tinnion sings the national anthem during Master Chief Interior Communications Specialist Joseph Pauls' retirement ceremony at London Bridge Baptist Ch... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Rexx Badorrek, from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, center, acts as a quality assurance mem... 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
NORFOLK (April 21, 2016) -- Chief Quartermaster Tyrone
NORFOLK (April 21, 2016) -- Chief Quartermaster Tyrone Anthony assists Quartermaster Seaman Dejuan Benjamin, both assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on how to log entries during naviga... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) -- Boatswain's Mate 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) -- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kevin Thompson, from Syracuse, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, stands starboard aft lookout on the ship's fantail... More
VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Chief Air Traffic
VIRGINIA BEACH , Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) Chief Air Traffic Controller Tamara Quam, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) operations department, prepares to receive the American f... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) – Capt. Richard C. McCormack,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) – Capt. Richard C. McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, greets Capt. Frank Rhoades, deputy air wing commander, prior to piloting an F/A-18E Super Hornet for... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) -- Secretary of
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 Shipb... 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
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flying squad practice using a soft patch during a damage control drill in Newport News, Va., March 27, 2019. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 28, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Monietta J. Batts, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), prepares an order at Mac's Coffee Shop. Mac's Coffee Shop offers a... 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, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman
NORFOLK, Va. (April 27, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bernard Akoli, from Ghana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, administers a medical brief prior to a 5k run on the flight ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2018) -- USS Gerald R.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 15, 2018) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN78) is pushed by a tug boat as the ship enters Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding to begin its Post Shakedown Availability. (U.S. Navy photo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 21, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, explains the significance and h... 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 Interior Communications Electri... 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
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department observe a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, as it taxis on the flight deck during flight operations May 17, 2020. Ford is underway ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 25, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Pankau, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, briefs members of Destroyer Squadron 22 staff during... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 18, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 18, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in the October birthday month luncheon on the ship's mess decks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cathr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Air Traffic Controller
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class William Bolger, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, is promoted to the rank of petty... More
Chief Air Traffic Controller Scott Torres, from Phoenix,
Chief Air Traffic Controller Scott Torres, from Phoenix, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) operations department, receives his anchors during Ford’s chief petty officer pinning ceremony held in... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 24, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 24, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Apprentice Jeremy Manarang, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during in-por... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Jennifer Pate, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is covered by Master Chief Information Systems Technic... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2016) -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Faanofonofoilefagaoalii Alasana, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is announced as Ford's Junior Petty Officer of the Year ... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, receives a brief inside the turret of USS Monitor from Will Hoffman, director of conservation at the National Oceanic and... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 08, 2016) -- McKinley Price, mayor of Newport News, Robert Coleman, vice mayor of Newport News, Jim Bourey, Newport News city manager, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding senior... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) A Sailor assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations simulates fighting a fire during a general quarters drill. Ford is currently undergoin... 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 (Dec. 4, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Rakecia Watkins, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, is pinned to her current rank by Master-at-Ar... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) Medical teams, assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2016) Medical teams, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conduct medical training during a General Quarters exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Chief Engineman Robert
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Chief Engineman Robert Fuller, from Roper, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives his certificate of honorable discharge from Lt.... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 27, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Brandon Carric, from Palm Springs, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, uses a radio to relay information ... 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
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Lewisandro Solorio, from Sylmar, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is piped into t... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Mikayla Caselman, from Clovis, New Mexico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, receives her Good Conduct Medal certifica... 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
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 Airman Jorge Lopez, from Chula ... 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
170814-N-OG138-0088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017)
170814-N-OG138-0088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside USNS William Mclean (T-AKE 12) during a practice underway replenishment. Ford is currently underway conducting t... 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. 12, 2016) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 12, 2016) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), pick up samples of traditional Hispanic food at the Hispanic Heritage Month festival. Ford is under const... More
170518-N-QI093-0058 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior
170518-N-QI093-0058 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Cedric Gaines, assigned to the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is covered by Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman Paul Fields,... 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, stick welds in Ford's machine shop. Ford is currently undergoing its post-s... 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
170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Phillip Missick, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr 20, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr 20, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Perez, from Miami, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist certif... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean,
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 11,2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jackson Adkins)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) -- Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Chase Nelson, from Riverton, Utah, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental department, receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. Brian Guerrie... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital
NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Tameeka Washington, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) medical department, is congratulated on her advancement during a maste... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics Specialist Gregory Yelverton, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his Meritorious Service Medal from his daughter, Airman Fir... More
170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Gianni Bridges, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking le... 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. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 6, 2016) -- Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Natalie Jianuzzi, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), poses with her family following Ford's senior chief petty office... More
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information
HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) -- Chief Information Systems Technician Kyle Thomas, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief p... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Gesette Mason, from New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, poses for a group photo during a pinning ceremony held... More
170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class William Johnson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is presented with a frocking l... More