VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Phillippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, is piped into the Chiefs Mess af More
Airman Aubrie Davis, left, from Tuskegee, Alabama, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Rachel Williams, from Norfolk, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, performs a "touch and go" on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations March 27, 2020. Ford More
Fire Controlman 1st Class Arik Garcia, left, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brandon Miner, from Dade City, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems departme More
200401-N-NQ285-1023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 1, 2020) Eric Knight, an engineer with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding Division grinds on advanced lower stage weapons elevator aboard the aircr More
A T-45C Goshawk, assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 7, taxies on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck April 7, 2020. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy pho More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gabrielle Campbell, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, prepares cookies in the ship's forward bake shop May 10, 2020. Ford is underw More
Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department signal to a C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, during flight operations May 11, 20 More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Tara Brown, from Portsmouth, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, simulates fighting a fire during a general quar More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 28, 2018) -- Logistics Specialist 1st Class Gregory Chery, left, from Carrefour, Haiti, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives his certificate of honorable More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 22, 2018) -- Pictured is a cake made by Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington In More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2019) - Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Kevin Ising, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, returns the salute More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Capt. Tim Waits, left, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) executive officer, inspects the uniform of Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Hayes, from Mt. View, California, assigned More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors participate in a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkdown on Ford’s flight deck. Ford departed Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuild More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 19, 2018) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Dustin Davis, from Raeford, North Carolina, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Engineering department, receives a Warrior of the Week certifi More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 20, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Sofia Gonzalez, from Cotulla, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, returns the salute from members Ford' More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 24, 2018) Chief Logistics Specialist Adam Albers, from Lennox, South Dakota, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergoin More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2018) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Romeika Dillingham, from Memphis, Tennessee, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, receives a letter of commendation from More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 28, 2018) Chief Hospital Corpsman Marcelo Brooks, from Milford, Massachusetts, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergo More
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 2, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Sailor of the Quarter announcement graphic. (U.S. Navy graphic by MC2 Jason Pastrick)
Newport News, Va. (Oct. 2, 2018) Lt. Steven Makuch, from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, gives a hug to Lt. j.g. Pam Velez of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department prior to being piped ashore. Ford is curre More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 3, 2018) Master Chief Avionics Technician Dena Yarbrough, from Cleveland, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), salutes the side boys during her retirement ceremony. Yarbro More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Dean, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, left, and Chief Warrant Officer Greg Carlson, from Rock Springs, Wyoming, both assigned to USS Gerald More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Command Master Chief Laura Nunley, left, and Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings, pose for a photo with Capt. Patrick McGroarty, Ford's "old More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Edward Quinones, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) crew members as he is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergoing its po More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 23, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer William Cloaninger, from Jacksonville, Florida, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) wardroom as he is piped ashore. Cloaninger is retiring a More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 23, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Concala, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department, role plays an armed suspect during a simul More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 24, 2018) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in a hose handling drill during a general quarters (GQ) drill. GQ is an evolution where Sailors train to "fight the More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 26, 2018) Sailors salute the American flag during the retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer William Cloaninger on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Cloaninger r More
181101-N-CV877-1115 KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC. (Nov. 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Falvo, from Utica, New York, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Public Affairs Officer, tours the Wright Brothers National Memorial during t More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 1, 2018) Lt. Robert Kress, from Fairfax, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, returns the salute from members of Ford's wardroom as he is piped ashore. More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 1, 2018) Damage Controlman 1st Class Raymond Andrezywski, from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, provides instructions to Sai More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 7, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Archie Taylor, from Laurel, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, uses a plot board inside a damage control rep More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 8, 2018) USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Cummings and Master Chief Operations Specialist Robert Laird Jr., pose for a photo with Ford's Warrior of the Week More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) Ensign Nidia Ortizmadrigal, from Nicaragua, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department (AIMD), recites the oath of office during her More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 27, 2018) Chief Logistics Specialist Erin Bryant, from Plainfield, New Jersey, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, returns the salute of Ford's Chiefs Mess as sh More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 29, 2018) Electronics Technician 1st Class Tony Barry, from Naples, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives his frocking letter from Cmdr. More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker, from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, is pinned to his current rank duri More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Spencer Numata, from Riverside, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) intelligence department, receives his frocki More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Angela Domingos, from Baltimore, returns the salute of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) wardroom as she is piped ashore. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown More
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
HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 5, 2018) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and their guests attend the command’s “Winter Wonderland” themed holiday party at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The event was More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 3, 2018) Sen. James Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, receives a briefing on the advanced weapons elevators from Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford’ More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 3, 2018) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commanding officer, briefs Sen. James Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and James Geurts, Assistant More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 6, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Garth Bowman, from Belize, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, meets with a college representative during th More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Turner, from West Monroe, Louisiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) training department, assists in dressing out a Sailor during More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 7, 2019) Cmdr. Carl Bodin, from York, Maine, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal as an end of tour award bef More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 18, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Chiefs prepare to present the American flag for the national anthem during Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jonathan Boyd's retirement ceremony at More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 8, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) legal department are recognized as the ship’s division in the spotlight. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availa More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 30, 2019) - USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to deck department man a steadying line during a boat davit training evolution during Ford's first fast cruise of 2019. Ford is c More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Robert Shirley, from Social Circle, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Med More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) A graphic from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) created to honor the achievements of prominent African Americans while celebrating Black History Month in Ford's digital command magaz More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 8, 2019) Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Steven Dunn, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) combat systems department, receives a Navy More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 13, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, center, and Capt. Tim Waits, Ford's executive officer, right, greet French Vice Adm. Jean-Philippe Rol More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 22, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. Second Fleet, center, speaks to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) wardroom during a visit to the Navy's newest aircraft carrier. Lewis visit More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 4, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Samaria Yates, from St. Louis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) navigation department, receives a certificate of honorable discharge from Cmdr. Jim Ho More
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. (March 6, 2019) Lt. Jamal Scarlett, from Murrieta, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) command religious ministries department, leads an Ash Wednesday service in the ship's c More
NORFOLK, Va. (April 2, 2019) Chiefs assigned to various Hampton Roads naval commands pose for a group photo aboard the Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The USS Wisconsin community relations event is More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 5, 2019) Master Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Evan Barnard, from Longview, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) reactor department, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Comme More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 10, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Verbon Bradley, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), recites the oath of office during his promotion ceremony in the commanding officer’s in-port cabin. Ford is More
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. (June 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) OI division of operations department are recognized as the ship’s division in the spotlight. Ford is currently undergoing its More
ABF3(AW) Shamiya Jackson, assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) re-enlisted aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in-front of members of her division and family. The ceremo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 28, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Christine Tyler, from Onalaska, Wisconsin, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, returns the salutes of F More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 3, 2019) Seaman Taylor Askins, from Macomb, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, is presented with a letter of commendation for Blue Jacket of the Quart More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Personnel Specialist Kenneth Colot, from Cebu City, Philippines, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, receives his anchors during Ford’ More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Chief Selects march in place while singing "Anchors Aweigh" during Ford’s Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony held at the Sandler Center. Thirty More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Operations Specialist Gary Philpot, from Washington, District of Columbia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) operations department, prepares to receive his anc More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2019) Chief Petty Officers assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) applaud during Ford's Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at the Sandler Center. Thirty-Four Ford and PCU John More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department prepare to lower a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) into the water before a small boat nighttime training e More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 23, 2019) Cyptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Karinel Alemaralonso, from Bayamon, Peurto Rico, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) intelligence department, is pinned to her More
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 27, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Choloe Wyatt, from Fort Pierce, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) medical department, is pinned to her current rank by Master Chie More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 30, 2019) Cmdr. David Kawesi-Mukooza, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) departing senior intelligence officer, is pinned with his Meritorious Service Medal by Capt. John J. Cummings, Ford's More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed, from Tucson, Arizona, assigned to one of USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) damage control repair stations, enters a space with a More
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 9, 2019) Master Chief Avionics Technician Tinesha Troupe, from Valley, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, returns the salute More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Chris Buchanan, from Tampa, Florida, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) assistant supply officer, inspects Sailors assigned to Ford's supply department S-3 division during More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 12, 2019) A cake created by Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, sits on a display at the 2019 Hampton Roads Navy Ball at the Virginia Beach Convention More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) A logo design for USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) "Warship Ready" campaign directed to highlight the command's post-PSA progress. Used as branding in video and poster campaigns. More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 20, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) compete in a Monopoly tournament hosted by Ford's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division in the ship’s mess decks. Ford i More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 19, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Isaiah Gamble, left, from Charlotte, North Carolina, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Achigbue Uche, from Columbus, More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 21, 2019) Retail Service Specialist Seaman Seth Clark, from Olympia, Washington, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) supply department, scans a water bottle in the ship's store. Th More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 22, 2019) Fireman Lidia Luna, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, prepares to enter a space to fight a simulated fire in the aft gym during a More
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
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department heave a mooring line on the ship's fantail during a sea and anchor evolution. Ford departed Huntington Ingalls More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dalton Lowing, from Satellite Beach, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) media department, checks out the view throu More
NEWPORT NEWS, 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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Anderson, from Alexandria, Virginia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, stands watch in the ship's pilot house. Ford More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (OCT. 27, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencerwalks with Capt. Timothy Waits, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) executive officer, on the ship’s flight deck as he arrives aboard the ship at More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 approaches the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).Ford is conducting More
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 (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
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Spencer Pearce, from Corpus Christi, Texas, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, prepares to shoot a messenger line to the pier duri More
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
NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2019) Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Marc Schoonmaker, right, from Idaho Falls, Idaho, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, receives his Navy and Marine Cor More
NORFOLK (Nov. 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Eddie Frazier, from Chicago, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, loosens the anchor chain stopper in the ship's forecastle during Sea and More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2019) Personnel Specialist Seaman Arthur Wake, center, from Maui, Hawaii, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) administration department, poses for a photo in the commanding officer More