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
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170518-N-QI093-0058 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2019) Cmdr. Roger Horne
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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
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170104-N-XS424-0041 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman
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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,
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NORFOLK, Va. (May 14, 2018) -- Master Chief Hospital
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170106-N-AO748-0053 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 6, 2017)
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 26, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning
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NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 10, 2017) Master Chief Logistics
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170104-N-XS424-0054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
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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
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2018) Chief Aviation
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170104-N-XS424-0061 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)
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170518-N-QI093-0081 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior
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170518-N-QI093-0090 NORFOLK, Va. (June 9, 2017)- Senior
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The Hampton Roads Naval Museum proudly hosted a
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum proudly hosted a re-enlistment ceremony this afternoon aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64). HM2 Bernard Akoli, from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) proudly held up his right hand and... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
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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) out into the James River during the ship's Turn Ship evolution. This is a major milestone that brings the c... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) -- Aviation Ordnanceman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2018) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class John Palenzuela, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, participates in a forklift refresher course. Ford is underway cond... More
NORFOLK, Va. (March 2, 2018)-- USS Gerald R. Ford's
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NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2018) -- Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Igbekele Oki, from Nigeria, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, receives his enlisted surface warfare specialist pi... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2018) Capt. Richard McCormack,
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Ensign Kristine Gavino,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 1, 2018) Ensign Kristine Gavino, right, from San Diego, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) educational services officer, recites the Oath of Office during her promotion ceremony. Gavino was p... More
181003-N-OS895-0017 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018)
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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
NORFOLK (June 24, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeda, left,
NORFOLK (June 24, 2019) Airman Joshua Laeda, left, from Los Angeles, and Airman Michael Gregg, from Des Moines, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, organize clothes during... 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
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
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
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, Va. (Feb. 27, 2018) -- Cmdr. Letwa Gooden,
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 27, 2018) -- Cmdr. Letwa Gooden, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Richard McCormack, Ford's com... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 23, 2018) -- Members of the NATO
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 23, 2018) -- Members of the NATO Executive Development Group pose for a photo on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2018) -- An MH-60S Sea Hawk
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2018) -- An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Fleet Angels" of Helicopter Sea Combat 2 (HSC-2), prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN
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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
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 8, 2016) -- Master Chief Ship's
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 8, 2016) -- Master Chief Ship's Serviceman Kenneth Carter, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) presents his son, Army Sgt. 1st Class Billy Carter, with a keepsake box d... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Darius Jarmon lubricates an electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) catapult aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). USS Gera... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 30, 2018) -- Chief Navy Counselor
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 30, 2018) -- Chief Navy Counselor Roynika Love, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, receives a certificate of reenlistment from Ensign Kristine Gavino, Ford's... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 11, 2018) -- Culinary Specialist
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 11, 2018) -- Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Lloyda Martinez, from Yigo, Guam, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares a plate during a birthday luncheon on the s... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department conduct small boat operations. Ford is currently underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy... More
180724-N-YN937-1028VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 24, 2018)
180724-N-YN937-1028VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 24, 2018) – Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nolan Paras, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), demonstrates features of the Carrier-Advanced Recon... 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. (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. (June 17, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, left, and Rep. Elaine Luria, vice chair, House Armed Services Committee-Seapower subcommittee view a d... 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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 16, 2015) – Fire Controlman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 16, 2015) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Shelby Edson and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Lawrence Batcheller insert a Load-Out Test Adapter into a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launching syste... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb 17, 2016) -- Deck Department
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb 17, 2016) -- Deck Department Sailors, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sand and paint inside the ship's forecastle. Ford is currently under construction at Hunt... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2016) - Sailors salute
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2016) - Sailors salute during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Victory Arch in Newport News, Virginia. Service members from Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Abraham Lin... 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. (Feb. 15, 2017) – Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 15, 2017) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) deck department Sailors participate in a boat-drop exercise as a part of crew certification. Crew certification must be complet... More
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Roman
NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2018) -- Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Roman gives his last farewell to Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, before departing the ship for his next command. (U.S. N... More
NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2018) – Matt Shipley, deputy
NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2018) – Matt Shipley, deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness, and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors pose for a group photo on the flight deck during a tour of the shi... 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
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum proudly hosted a
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum proudly hosted a re-enlistment ceremony this afternoon aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64). HM2 Bernard Akoli, from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) proudly held up his right hand and... 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
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
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
170724-N-ZE240-0039 NORFOLK, Va. (July 24, 2017) --
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NORFOLK, Va. (June 7, 2018) -- Seaman Levi Tinney (right),
NORFOLK, Va. (June 7, 2018) -- Seaman Levi Tinney (right), from Rockwall, Texas, Seaman Leland Bartlett (middle), from Redding, California, and Seaman Dajon Patterson (left), from Charleston, South Carolina, as... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, is launched from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibili... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaitlynn Barton, from Courtland,
Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaitlynn Barton, from Courtland, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, looks through a telescopic alidade during sea and anchor detail July 25, 2020.... More
An C2-A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet
An C2-A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Jan. 29, 2021. Peters visited Ford to receive a tour and briefs o... 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
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 8, 2016) -- Master Chief Ship's
NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 8, 2016) -- Master Chief Ship's Serviceman Kenneth Carter, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) presents his son, Army Sgt. 1st Class Billy Carter with his retirement fl... More
170426-N-OG138-0029 NORFOLK, Va. (April 26, 2017) --
170426-N-OG138-0029 NORFOLK, Va. (April 26, 2017) -- U.S. Naval Air Forces Atlantic Force Master Chief William Smalts talks with Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Pre-Commissio... 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 (June 1, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2018) -- Capt. Richard McCormack, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, administers the oath of office during a promotion ceremony held in the ship's forecastle. Ford is curr... 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