NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Air Traffic Controller
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Fredrick Johnson, from Cleveland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, center, is recognized as the Warrior of the Week b... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside USNS Patuxent
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment-at-sea May 15, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 10, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer William Cloaninger, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a Meritorious Service Meda... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, pose for a group photo during the 2019 Hampton Roads Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. T... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department fake down a mooring line on the ship's fantail during a sea and anchor evolution. Ford departed Huntington Ing... More
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aimee Ford, from Akron, Ohio, temporarily assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, poses for a photograph on Ford’s flight deck Aug. 1, 2020. Ford is cond... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer William Cloaninger, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives his certificate of retirem... More
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transit the Atlantic Ocean June 4, 2020, marking the first time a Ford-class and a ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Lt. j.g. Nidia
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Lt. j.g. Nidia Ortizmadrigal, from Nicaragua, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air intermediate maintenance department (AIMD), is pinned to her current rank by Lt. Cmd... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2019) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Arik Garcia, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, straightens out munitions before loading ... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, move ammunition on board during an ammunition on-load Oct. 22, 2020. Ford is in-port Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled Window of Opport... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (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 certificat... More
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transit the Atlantic Ocean June 4, 2020, marking the first time a Ford-class and a ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Marc Trietch, from San Antonio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, performs maintenance on float coats. Ford i... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Bruce Alvarez, from Chesapeake, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, stand watch at a .50 caliber machine gun mount. For... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, is launched from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Co... More
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, commander, Carrier Strike
Rear Adm. Craig Clapperton, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, receives a brief from Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on Ford's Advanced Weapons Ele... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Ashleigh Chavez, from Thornton, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives her good conduct award from Cmdr... More
Retail Services Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew
Retail Services Specialist Seaman Apprentice Andrew Reyes, from Cleveland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) supply department, stocks groceries in Ford’s ship store Sept. 4,2020. Ford is underway in the ... More
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a fire drill in one of Ford’s decontamination stations, Nov. 6, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting fleet carrier qualifications for Carrie... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 11, 2018) – A Sailor assigned to
NORFOLK, Va. (May 11, 2018) – A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in line handlers during a simulated pierside replenishment-at-sea with USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). Ford is currently... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Francis Noel, from Pompano Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, engages the anchor chain brake in the ship's forec... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Francis Oteng,
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Francis Oteng, from Atlanta, assigned to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 secures an MH-60R Sea Hawk using tiedown chains to USS Gerald R. Ford'... More
191025-N-XO654-1180 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019)
191025-N-XO654-1180 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) - USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) passes the decommissioned Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as the ship gets underway. Ford departed H... 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
eATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary
eATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary of the Navy Hon. James F. Geurts (center), and members of the media observe flight operations with Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) comm... More
Lt. Joseph Dejunco, from Atlanta, a shooter assigned
Lt. Joseph Dejunco, from Atlanta, a shooter assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, registers the weight of a C-2A Greyhound, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Chief Mass Communication
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 26, 2019) Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bryan Weyers, from Lincoln, Nebraska, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, returns the salutes of Ford's Chiefs Mess... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) secure a simulated patient for transport during a medical response training evolution. Ford is currently undergoing its post-sha... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Roger Horne
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Roger Horne Sr., from Danville, Virginia, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) former maintenance and material management officer, recites the oath of office given by Capt. J... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators"
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations March 27, 2020. Ford is currently underway... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman Kyle Price,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Airman Kyle Price, from Martinsburg, West Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, maintains positive c-spine for a simulated casualty during a m... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Khyrie Brown, from Orangeburg, South Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, conducts maintenance on a cranial. Ford is... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Boatswain's Mate
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dramane Cotton, from Lima, Ohio, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, rigs the messenger line to send the mooring line to the p... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford Sailors
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford Sailors watch as the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth (RO 8) steams past Ford in the Atlantic Ocean. Elizabeth is currently deployed in suppo... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class, from San Jose, California,
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class, from San Jose, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, takes control of the ship’s rudders as a master helmsman during sea and anchor detail in the pil... 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
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Bryan
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Bryan Nance, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) safety department, speaks during Ford’s winter safety stand-down in the ship’s hangar bay, Dec. 12, 2020.... 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
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
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. (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
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
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Command Master Chief James Beadle, from Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony for Master Chief Avionics Technician Dena Yarbrough,... 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
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
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
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
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
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. (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
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. (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
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
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
191025-N-TF088-1030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019)
191025-N-TF088-1030 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepares to get underway from Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Ford returned to sea... More
Flight Ops. Warship photograph collection
Landing Signal Officers assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78), the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 and the "Blue Blasters" of VFA 34 coordinated with pilots during approach for landing on... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
Reactor Awards-at-Quarters
Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Donald Lynch, from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, is pinned to his current rank during an awards at quarters c... More
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class D'Andrea
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class D'Andrea Fennel, from Raleigh, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, disengages the stopper in the ship's forecastle during... More
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Dennison,
NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Dennison, from Tehachapi, California, one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) tactical action officers, returns the salute of Ford's wardroom as his is piped ashore. Ford ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20, performs a touch and go aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircr... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department stand watch in the ship's combat direction center (CDC) during sea based developmental testing (SBDT). SBDT is conducted to stress the... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Verbon
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Verbon Bradley, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives his promotion certificate from Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford’s commanding officer, dur... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Seaman Jevon Edwards,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2019) Seaman Jevon Edwards, from Buckeye, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is presented with a letter of commendation by Cmdr. Carl Koch, Ford's sup... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Harrison
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Harrison Cancino, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, assigned to USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) air department, signals an aircraft on Ford's flight deck during flight op... More
Cmdr. James Howell, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigator,
Cmdr. James Howell, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigator, observes Ford’s transit in the Chesapeake Bay in the ship’s pilot house during a sea and anchor evolution, Dec. 5, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atla... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to land aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft C... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Logistics
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Antonius Cunningham, from Philadelphia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is piped into the Chiefs Mess after being pin... More