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Waving Apollo 8 Astronauts Leaving Recovery Helicopter

Full Description: (December 27, 1968) Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission. Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man crew consisting of astronauts Frank Borman, commander; ... More

Ship's bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) on display at Hampton Roads N...

The brass ship’s bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. She was built nearby, at Newport News Shipbuilding and launched in 1918... More

USS Theodore Roosevelt. Warship photograph collection

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), assisted by tugboats, transits the James River to relocate from dry dock 11 to a pier 3 at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ship is undergoing a 39-month refu... More

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt

A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt stands a security watch as the ship, assisted by tug boats, transits the James River during its relocation from dry dock 11 to pier 3 at Newport News ... More

Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float

Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by John Whalen/Released)

Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the first in class

Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), tours the dry dock prior to flooding the basin and floating Ford for the first time. (U.... More

Signal Flags are flown attached to the aircraft carrier

Signal Flags are flown attached to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in preparation for the ship's christening. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Clas... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 01, 2014) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785) is moved to Newport News Shipbuilding's floating dry dock in preparation for the Sept. 6... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 01, 2014) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785) is moved to Newport News Shipbuilding's floating dry dock in preparation for the Sept. 6... More

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 01, 2014) The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John Warner (SSN 785) is in place on Newport News Shipbuilding's floating dry dock in preparation for the Sept... More

151007-N-MG976-012 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-012 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Shipyard workers from Newport News Shipbuilding prepare a launch engine cylinder for installation aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Little, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sings during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfar... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Lt. Cmdr. Shaun Fischer,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Lt. Cmdr. Shaun Fischer, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), takes muster reports in the bridge during a simulated underway known as a fast cruise. This... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Capt. Matthew McNally,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Capt. Matthew McNally, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental officer, presents a going away gift to Lt. Walter Langkau. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati... More

200305-N-KW679-2002 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020)

200305-N-KW679-2002 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jamal Barnes applies lagging to a pipe aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washin... More

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Papili, quartermaster,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Papili, quartermaster, performs navigational work on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt as the ship, assisted by tugboats, transits the James River during i... More

160611-N-AO748-140 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016)

160611-N-AO748-140 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) –Lt. Patrick Miller, assistant navigator, monitors progress of the turn ship evolution from the pilothouse of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).... More

Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float

Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua J. W... More

Newport News Shipbuilding employees decorate the aircraft

Newport News Shipbuilding employees decorate the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in ceremonial attire for its scheduled christening Nov. 9. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher Williams,

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher Williams, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), prepares dishes for the Best of the Mess regional culinary competition. Abraham Li... More

151007-N-MG976-024 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-024 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Chief Warrant Officer Casey Nalley directs Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) V-2 division as they prepare a la... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Little, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sings during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfar... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Lt. Cmdr. Alan Howard,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Lt. Cmdr. Alan Howard, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), marks departments as "manned and ready" during a simulated underway known as a fast cruise. T... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to Medical and Dental departments pose for a group photo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3r... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class John Thompson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Air department, helps stow cross deck pennets (CDP... More

200305-N-KW679-2036 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020)

200305-N-KW679-2036 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Rishard Essia, assigned to the weapons department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), paint... More

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Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float

Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua J. W... More

Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the Pre-Commissioning

Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), observes the flooding of dry dock 12 at Newport News Shipbuilding, during floating operations for the first in class airc... More

151007-N-MG976-047 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-047 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Cmdr. David Burmeister, Air Boss aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), prepares to lower a launch engine cylinder for installa... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) -- Quartermaster Seaman

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) -- Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Zoe Tomlinson, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), takes notes on bridge operations from Quartermaster 1st Class Jose T... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors sing acapella during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program in the ship's ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Hull Technician

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Hull Technician 1st Class John Pszczola redirects waste water from the pier to holding tanks on the ship in preparation for Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) t... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Capt. Matthew McNally,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Capt. Matthew McNally, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) dental officer, presents a going away gift to Lt. Walter Langkau. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Antonio Cornejopina, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Air department, participates in a general quarte... More

200305-N-KW679-2054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020)

200305-N-KW679-2054 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Colt Gallagher, assigned to the weapons department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), appl... More

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Sideboys render honors to U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney

Sideboys render honors to U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney as he arrives to tour the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Courtney visited the ship as a part of general orientation tour of Huntington Ingalls Indus... More

151007-N-MG976-057 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-057 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Cmdr. David Burmeister, Air Boss aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), prepares to lower a launch engine cylinder for installa... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors sing acapella during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program in the ship's ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Sailors assigned

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gather in the hangar bay for an abandon ship drill during a simulated underway known as a fast cruise. This f... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to Air department practice conducting rescue and repeating calls during a general quarters drill. This ship-wi... More

200305-N-KW679-2072 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020)

200305-N-KW679-2072 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020) The "Code Alpha" flag flies aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to signify divers working over the side. George Washingt... More

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151007-N-MG976-145 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-145 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class David Powers, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), prepares to lower a l... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Mass Communication

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gitte Schirrmacher, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), sings during the ship's first karaoke night hosted by... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Boatswain's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 3, 2016) – Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Bradley Koll, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), takes muster for an abandon ship drill during a simulated underway known as... More

200305-N-KW679-2074 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020)

200305-N-KW679-2074 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 5, 2020) The "Code Alpha" flag flies aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to signify divers working over the side. George Washingt... More

BANQUET AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE U.S. ARMORED CRUISER "NORTH CAROLINA" ...

151007-N-MG976-156 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-156 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class David Powers, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), prepares to lower a l... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors attend the ship's first bingo night hosted by MWR in the ship's conglomerate galley. Bingo was one of the command recreational... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Mass Communication

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aiden Campbell, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenber... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Master Chief

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Master Chief Master-at-Arms Jack Mickel, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), acts as a victim during an active shooter drill in the ship's mess decks. ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Hull Technician

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Hull Technician 1st Class Vincent Savage and Hull Technician 2nd Class Michael Modugno switch vacuum collection holding and transfer system from the pier to the ship in the a... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 18, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to Air department’s V-1 division, simulate responding to a helicopter fire during a general quarters drill. Th... More

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151007-N-MG976-160 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-160 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class David Powers, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), prepares to lower a l... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks, fun boss assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hosts Ford’s first bingo night broadcasted over SITE TV. Bingo was one of the command re... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors attend the ship's first bingo night hosted by MWR in the ship's conglomerate galley. Bingo was one of the command recreational... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) security personnel pursue Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Salerno, training officer, during an active shooter drill in the ship's mess decks. F... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) - Huntington Ingalls

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) - Huntington Ingalls Shipyard workers disconnect the aft vacuum collection holding and transfer hose from the ship in preparation for Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (C... More

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151007-N-MG976-295 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015)

151007-N-MG976-295 Newport News, Va. (Oct. 7, 2015) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Braulio Galvan, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72), awaits instructions amo... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors attend the ship's first bingo night hosted by MWR in the ship's conglomerate galley. Bingo was one of the command recreational... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Mass Communication

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aiden Campbell, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenber... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 1st

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 1st Class Enrique Sealy, assigned Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), detain Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Salerno, training officer, during and active shooter d... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Huntington Ingalls

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Huntington Ingalls Shipyard workers disconnect the aft vacuum collection holding and transfer hose from the ship in preparation for Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (C... More

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Aviation Support

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Recruit Abel Abarca, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), plays video games after work during Ford's first fast c... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks,

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2015) -- Ens. Tara Marks, fun boss assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), congratulates the first winner of Ford’s first bingo night broadcasted over SITE TV, Avi... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) security department enter the ship's mess decks to evaluate the scene during an active shooter drill. Ford is the first of its... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Huntington Ingalls

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Huntington Ingalls Shipyard workers pull the aft vacuum collection holding and transfer hose to the pier in preparation for Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) t... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Aviation Support

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 4, 2016) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Recruit Abel Abarca, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), plays video games after work during Ford's first fast c... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Briccio Rapido and Hospitalman Hayley Hughes provide medical assistance to a victim's gunshot wound ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – A tug manuevers

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – A tug manuevers Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into position during a turn ship evolution. Turn ship is a major milestone for Ford, bringing it one step close... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 8, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors transfer a patient onto a stretcher during an active shooter drill in the ship's mess decks. Ford is the first of its cl... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Tugs maneuver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Tugs maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into position to moor along side pier three at Huntington Ingalls Shipyard after a successful completion of turn ... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Tugs pull along

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 11, 2016) – Tugs pull along side Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a turn ship evolution. Turn ship is a major milestone for Ford, bringing it one step closer to beco... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 19, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 19, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Combat Systems Department Ninth Division pose for a group photo in the ship's forecastle. Ford is the first of its class and i... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Aviation Structural

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Juhyun Yee, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Blue Jacket of the Quarter, is presented with a plaque by Command Master Chie... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 19, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 19, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Combat Systems Department Ninth Division pose for a group photo in the ship's forecastle. Ford is the first of its class and i... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Aviation Maintenance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Keishunda Ellislee, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Junior Petty Officer of the Quarter, is presented with a... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Information Systems

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Katherine Haflett, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Petty Officer of the Quarter, is presented with a plaque by Comma... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Electrician's Mate

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 19, 2016) – Electrician's Mate 1st Class Ryan Rivera, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Senior Sailor of the Quarter, is presented with a plaque by Command Master Chief Do... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) pose for a group photo before creating care package... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Aviation Maintenance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Shaniece Soil, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIM... More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 21, 2016) – Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors assigned to the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) prepare boxes before creating packages for Ford AIM... More

USS Yorktown (CV-5) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) under construction at Ne...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS Yorktown (CV-5), right, and USS Enterprise (CV-6) under construction at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia (USA), circa in 1935-1936.

Launching of USS Proteus (AC-9), Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Doc...

Lot-10784-7: Launching of USS Proteus (AC 9) being launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia, September 14, 1912. Shown: Ship Sponsor and Party. George C. Bain Collec... More

Machine Shop, Newport News Shipyard (NBY 429662)

Machine Shop, Newport News Shipyard A black and white photo of a factory with many machines. A large factory with many machines and machinery. Public domain postcard scan.

Ten U.S. Navy destroyers fitting out at Newport News Shipbuilding, in ...

Ten U.S. Navy destroyers fitting out, and other ships awaiting repairs, at the docks of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia (USA), in April 1919. The destroyers are probably U... More

USS West Point (AP-23) being repainted for naval service, 2 June 1941 ...

The U.S. Navy troop transport USS West Point (AP-23) under initial conversion and painting at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Virginia (USA), 2 June 1941. She was previously SS America. The aircraft ... More

USS Hornet (CV-8) under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding on 3...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) under construction in a in drydock at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Virginia (USA), on 3 March 1941.

80-CF-80301-1 USS Yorktown (CV-5)

Is christened by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, during launching ceremonies at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virignia, 4 April 1936. Photograph from Department of the Navy colle... More

Launch of USS Ranger (CV-4) at Newport News Shipbuilding on 25 Februar...

Launch of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-4) at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company, Virginia (USA), on 25 February 1933.

Launch of USS Birmingham (CL-62) at Newport News Shipbuilding on 20 Ma...

Launch of the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Birmingham (CL-62) at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia (USA), on 20 March 1942.

Launch of USS Ranger (CV-4) at Newport News Shipbuilding on 25 Februar...

Launch of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-4) at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company, Virgina (USA), on 25 February 1933.

BB05 Kearsarge BB06 Kentucky U.S. Naval Historical Center. NH 76632

Photo #: NH 76632 USS Kearsarge (BB-5) and USS Kentucky (BB-6) Midship section plan, through the conning tower at Frame 33, showing the ships as designed. The arrangement of armor is depicted, along with one 5/... More

NH 76632 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Photo #: NH 76632 USS Kearsarge (BB-5) and USS Kentucky (BB-6) Midship section plan, through the conning tower at Frame 33, showing the ships as designed. The arrangement of armor is depicted, along with one 5/... More