NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pinned 34 Sailors to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO) at a ceremony held at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 13. (U.S. Navy gra... 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
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walk down on Ford's flight deck before flight operations on March 28, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conductin... More
Capt. Jeremy Shamblee, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN
Capt. Jeremy Shamblee, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, and Command Master Chief De’Andre Beaufort pull names for a drawing during Ford’s command holiday party in the ship’s hangar bay, De... 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
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea from the USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) March 24,... 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
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
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. (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
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
An E-2C Hawkeye, attached to the “Screwtops” of Airborne
An E-2C Hawkeye, attached to the “Screwtops” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 123 prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Jan. 29, 2021. Peters visited Ford to receive a tour... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea from the USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) March 24,... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department simulate fighting a fire on the ship's flight deck. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availabilit... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Whitney Taylor, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, decorates a Halloween cake in the ship's forward gall... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualificat... More
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78)
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department directs an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, on Ford's flight deck during... More
Hon. James Geurts, the assistant secretary of the Navy
Hon. James Geurts, the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, greets Capt. J.J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, on Ford's flight deck July 29, 202... More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed,
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed, left, from Tucson, Arizona, and Yeoman 2nd Class Robert Rhoads, from Houston, assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations,... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Michael Oliver, from Virginia
Culinary Specialist Seaman Michael Oliver, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares food in Ford’s aft galley Sept. 28, 2020. Ford is underway in the ... More
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks"
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, is cleared for takeoff from USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 10, ... More
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78)
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department directs aircraft on Ford's flight deck during night flight operations May 10, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qu... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Ruben Reed, right, assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs media department, records an episode of House of Wolverine during flight operations, Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway ... More
FLOPS. 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 during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting car... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Matthew Thompson, from Whitwell, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, squeezes a stress ball while donat... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gladiators"
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, takes off from USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 11, 2020. Ford is underway in the... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department placed first in Ford's Halloween door decorating contest organized by Ford's Second Class Petty Officers Association (SCPOA). Ford... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Whitney Taylor, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, poses for a photo with a Halloween cake in the ship's... More
Flight Operations. Warship photograph collection
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) air department prepare a T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, launch from Ford's flight deck during flight operations Sept. 13, 2020. Ford is underwa... More
USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) and USS Gerald R. Ford
USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea Oct. 2, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy p... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Marine One takes off
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Marine One takes off from the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) after a visit from the Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials foll... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels)
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Trevor Smith, from Orlando, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, is frocked to his current rank during an awards at quart... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Trudy-Ann Allison-Jude, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts vegetables in the ship's main galley.... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown,
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Loncala, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) security department, conducts maintenance on a M9 pistol Sept. 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the ... More
Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Maria Martinez,
Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Maria Martinez, from Pasadena, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, operates the winch for a NIXIE evolution on Ford’s fantail Dec. 10, 20... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 12, 2019) Lieutenant Ryan
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 12, 2019) Lieutenant Ryan Gorell, from Westford, Massachusetts, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ship's nurse, is pinned to his current rank by his wife and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Heimes, also ... More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez, right, from
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez, right, from West Palm Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, instructs a Sailor during a .50 cal machine gun live fire exercise Sep... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an ... More
An E-2C Hawkeye, attached to the “Screwtops” of Airborne
An E-2C Hawkeye, attached to the “Screwtops” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 123 lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck Jan. 29, 2021. Peters visited Ford to receive a tour and briefs... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Aasta Upshaw, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, judges during Ford's Halloween door... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Marshall, from Fairhope, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, decorates a Halloween cake in the ship's for... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
Captain J.J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. FordÕs commanding officer, and Sailors assigned to FordÕs media department observe a T-45C Goshawk land on FordÕs flight deck, Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlant... 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 May 15, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carr... More
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks"
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, prepares to land on USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 10, 2020. Fo... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Airman Zaki Skinner, right,
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Airman Zaki Skinner, right, from Trinidad, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist certificate from Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department strap down pallets in Ford's hangar bay May 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo ... 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, refuel a T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, on Ford's flight deck. Ford is curre... 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 turn evolutions. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials following the inport portion of its 15 month post-shakedown availability. (U.... 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, second from the right, and Capt. Timothy L. Waits, Ford's executive officer, left, greets Rep. Bobby S... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 8, 2019) The American flag
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 8, 2019) The American flag is flown on the stem of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News... More
Airman Malachi Foulks, from Lancaster, California,
Airman Malachi Foulks, from Lancaster, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, serves lasagna on Ford's aft mess deck May 15, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean condu... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department prepare to fire 9mm pistols at a targets during a live fire exercise July 26, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an in... More
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) burial detail participates in a burial at sea ceremony on one of the ship's aircraft elevator. Thirty-five souls were laid to rest during the ceremony held aboard Ford Sept. 5, 202... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Connor Mangano, from Fishers, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, cleans weapons in one the ship's weapons storage magaz... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck. Ford is currently conducting Aircraft Compatibility Test... More
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78)
A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department directs a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, on Ford's flight deck during flight o... More
Flight Ops, US Navy Photogrpah
An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept.13, 2020. Ford is underway in... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Recruit Bradley Tregoning, from Clarksburg, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) operations department, is prepared for donating blood ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Hospital Corpsman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kyle Gladding, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to Ford's dental department, squeezes a stress ball while donating blood during an Armed Services ... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Harrison Marshall,
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Harrison Marshall, from Dallas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, donates blood in Ford’s medical department Oct. 14, ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales, USS
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ship's sponsor and daughter of Ford's namesake, poses for a photo with Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Foose, from Dallas, Wolverine Academy's offic... More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department load stores elevator 9 in Ford's hangar bay May 16, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 3, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jerrico Enriquez, from Plainview, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, simulates conducting an underway replenishment during... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Christopher Houy, from Memphis, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, motivates the crash and salv... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A Sailor directs a MH-60R Seahawk attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 to land on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Fo... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed, left, from Tucson, Arizona, assigned to USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) media department, records an episode of House of Wolverine with Capt. John J. Cummings, ... More
Flight Ops, US Navy Photogrpah
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christian Cunningham, from Charlotte, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, mans an aircraft tow tractor during flight operatio... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 12, 2019) Lieutenant Ryan
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 12, 2019) Lieutenant Ryan Gorell, from Westford, Massachusetts, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) ship's nurse, is pinned to his current rank by his wife during a promotion ceremony in the ... More
USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) practices evasive maneuvering
USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) practices evasive maneuvering Sept. 23, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations. Ford is curr... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Matthew Johnson, right, from Owensboro, Kentucky, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives his Navy and Marine Co... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department launch the Nixie torpedo countermeasure system during a training evolution. Nixie is an anti-torpedo defense... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) Two F/A-18E Hornets,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) Two F/A-18E Hornets, attached to "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, are directed into place on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations... More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Miserendino, from West
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Miserendino, from West Palm Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, fires a 9mm pistol at a target during a live fire exercise July 26, 2020... More
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks"
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, prepares to land on USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations May 10, 2020. Fo... More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 70), receives supplies from USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during vertical replenishing-at-sea with USS Gerald R. Ford (... More
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 1st
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Christina Grijalva, from Bay City, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) intelligence department, looks through binoculars as Ford gets underw... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem,
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem, Ford's air boss, left, briefs Rep. Bobby Scott, chair, House Education and Labor Committee, center, and Rep. Elaine Luria, vice chair, House Armed Services ... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Azure Hodkiewicz,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Azure Hodkiewicz, from Friendship, Wisconsin, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, attaches the tail gear box cowling on an MH-60S Sea Haw... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Electronics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Siaris Anderson, left, from Boston, Georgia, and Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Timothy Christian, center, from Indianapoli... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales, USS
NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 22, 2019) Susan Ford Bales, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ship's sponsor and daughter of Ford's namesake, speaks to Ford's transportation department at Ford's Wolverine Academy. Susan Ford Ba... More
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John Alayon,
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John Alayon, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, simulates a class bravo fire during a general quarters training evolution in the Atlantic Ocean ... 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 (Jan. 27, 2020) Retail Service Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2020) Retail Service Specialist 3rd Class Kennarye Blackshear, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, cuts hair in Ford's barber shop. Ford is curren... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 24, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 24, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Samaria Yates, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, is presented with a letter of commendation by Cmdr. Jim Howell,... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Airman Kristopher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Airman Kristopher West, from Dallas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, talks to Lt. Cmdr. Michael Eason, from Roanoke, North Carolina, assigned to F... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Christopher Flynt, from Griffin, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, inspects Aviation Boatswain's Mate (F... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Andrew Tierce, from Victorville, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, fakes out line in preparation to lau... More
FLOPS. Warship photograph collection
A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 1, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations Sept. 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting car... More
Flight Ops, US Navy Photogrpah
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department conduct flight operations Sept. 13, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm... More
Lt. Gregory Knopik, from Casper, Wyoming, assigned
Lt. Gregory Knopik, from Casper, Wyoming, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, signals to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 fr... More
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Rodriguez, from Enterprise, Alabama,
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Rodriguez, from Enterprise, Alabama, USS Gerald R.Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems maintenance officer, watches the sunset on Ford's flight deck May 12, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Oc... More
Navy Counselor 2nd Class David Gottschalk, right, from
Navy Counselor 2nd Class David Gottschalk, right, from Baltimore, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administrative department, gives an order to conduct a sequence of fire to a Sailor during a .50 cal m... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Leesa Cistola, a
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 9, 2019) Leesa Cistola, a contract phlebotomist for for Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP), wraps the arm of Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Christina Grijalva, from Bay City, Texas,... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) F/A-18F Super Hornets,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, F/A-18F Hornets, attached to "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 and F/A-18... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Seaman Bernard
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Seaman Bernard Glover, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, paints on Ford's flight deck Oct. 21, 2020. Ford is in port Nava... 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
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Schutt, from Staten
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Schutt, from Staten Island, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, fires a 9mm pistol at a target during a gun shoot July 26, 2020. Ford is under... More
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Mercede Powell,
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Mercede Powell, from Baltimore, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, checks the pressure on the aviators breathing oxyg... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Electronics
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Siaris Anderson, left, from Boston, Georgia, and Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Timothy Christian, center, from Indianapoli... More