The Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) First Class Petty O...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 23, 2015) The Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) First Class Petty Officers Association serves lunch to Sailors in the ship's galley. The petty officers first class showed th... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and spon...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircr... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Gift N. Chombwe, attached to the aircraft ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 21, 2014) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Gift N. Chombwe, attached to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), trains Sailors in proper hose-handling techn... More
Artist Rendering - A conceptual rendering of CVN 78, the first of a ne...
Newport News, Va. (Jun. 30, 2006) Artist Rendering - A conceptual rendering of CVN 78, the first of a new generation carrier design, CVN 21, for the U.S. Navy, underway at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Constr... More
Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 26, 2016) Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), greets Norma Bauerschmidt, a 91-year-old World War II ... More
Representatives from the military branches, police force and fire depa...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 09, 2016) Representatives from the military branches, police force and fire department parade the colors in the streets to honor the sacrifice of all civilians, service members, police o... More
The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted into position on the ship's flight deck during an island landin... More
Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks to Sailors...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 22, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks to Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) about the in-deck refueling stations on the ... More
The first piece of steel, a 15-ton plate for a side shell unit of CVN ...
Newport News, Va. (Aug. 11, 2005) The first piece of steel, a 15-ton plate for a side shell unit of CVN 78, the first ship of the CVN 21 program, is cut at the Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard. The ceremo... More
The participates of the cutting for the first piece of steel for CVN 7...
Newport News, Va. (Aug. 11, 2005) The participates of the cutting for the first piece of steel for CVN 78, the first ship of the CVN 21 program, pose during a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard.... More
Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force and Program Executive...
Newport News, Va. (Aug. 11, 2005) Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force and Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers, Rear Adm. David Architzel, signs the first steel plate cut for CVN 78, the... More
Artist Rendering - A conceptual rendering of CVN 78, the first of a ne...
Newport News, Va. (Jun. 30, 2006) Artist Rendering - A conceptual rendering of CVN 78, the first of a new generation carrier design, CVN 21, for the US Navy, underway at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Construct... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford, present...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2009) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford, presents a photo to Capt. Chip Miller, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). ... More
Robert Bowker, a structural welder with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding,...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2009) Robert Bowker, a structural welder with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, welds the initials of Susan Ford Bales into the keel of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) duri... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, and Greg Willa...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2009) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, and Greg Willard, a Ford family representative, tour the tribute room aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (... More
Robert Bowker, a structural welder with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding,...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2009) Robert Bowker, a structural welder with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, welds the initials of Susan Ford Bales into the keel of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) duri... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, stands at the ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 13, 2009) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, stands at the helm of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a tour of the ship. Bales is the sponso... More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remark...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 14, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus delivers remarks during the keel laying and authentication ceremony for the newest class aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford ... More
Robert Bowker welds the initials of Susan Ford Bales into the keel of ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 14, 2009) Robert Bowker welds the initials of Susan Ford Bales into the keel of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a keel laying and authentication ceremony at Northrop ... More
Susan Ford Bales writes her initials onto a metal plate during the kee...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 14, 2009) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and ship's sponsor of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), writes her initials onto a metal plate during ... More
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Mar. 31, 2011) The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by Ricky Thompson courtesy of Newport News ... More
Sections of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) are moved int...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May. 21, 2011) Sections of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) are moved into position at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by Chris Oxley courtesy of Ne... More
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 26, 2012) The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Gerald R. Ford is the first in class of a new car... More
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 27, 2012) The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Gerald R. Ford is the first in class of a new car... More
The first piece of the flight deck for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 07, 2012) The first piece of the flight deck for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is moved into position at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More
he first flight deck unit for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Apr. 07, 2012) The first flight deck unit for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted into place at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Gerald R. Ford is t... More
The final keel section of the future USS Gerald R. Ford is lowered int...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May. 24, 2012) The final keel section of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lowered into place at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. The 680-metric-ton, 60-foot-t... More
The lower bow unit for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May. 24, 2012) The lower bow unit for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted in place. Gerald R. Ford, the first ship in a new class of nuclear-powered carriers under construc... More
The final keel section of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is l...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May. 24, 2012) The final keel section of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lowered into place at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. The 680-metric-ton, 60-foot-... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert tours the aircr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 14, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert tours the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to personally see the construction effort... More
Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks a...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks at the beginning of the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) island landi... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's sponsor, speaks at the beginning of the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CV... More
The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sits in place after being lifted into position on the ship's flight deck ... More
The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted into position on the ship's flight deck during an island landin... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's sponsor, speaks with Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer for the future nuclear-powered air... More
Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer of the future nuclear...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer of the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) speaks with reporters after the ship's 555-metric t... More
Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, places...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, places several coins under the island of the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)... More
The 555-metric ton island is lowered onto the nuclear-powered aircraft...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 26, 2013) Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated significant progress today as the 555-metric ton island was lowered onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) a... More
The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted into position on the ship's flight deck during an island landin... More
Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer for the future nuclea...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks at the beginning of an island landing cere... More
Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, shows a ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Jan. 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, shows a photographer the coins he will place under the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 26, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and ship's sponsor, speaks with members of the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78)... More
The flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Pre-Commission...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va (Apr. 09, 2013) The flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is completed with the addition of the upper bow. The bow weighs 787 ... More
The 1,050-metric ton gantry crane at Newport News Shipbuilding lifts t...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May. 08, 2013) The 1,050-metric ton gantry crane at Newport News Shipbuilding lifts the forward end of one of the catapults of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford... More
Shaun Worones, left, and Jerry Womack weld the cover on a time capsule...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 11, 2013) Shaun Worones, left, and Jerry Womack weld the cover on a time capsule aboard the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo courtsy of Huntington Ingalls Indus... More
Shaun Worones, a Newport News Shipbuilding welder, seals the cover to ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 11, 2013) Shaun Worones, a Newport News Shipbuilding welder, seals the cover to an island landing time capsule aboard the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The capsule cont... More
Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the Pre-Commissioning Unit ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 11, 2013) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to local media on the ship's flight deck during a time capsule welding eve... More
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Dick Durbin view the Pre-Commissioning Uni...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 19, 2013) U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Dick Durbin view the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) construction progress during a ship tour. The Gerald R. Ford is the first ... More
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine receives a Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 19, 2013) U.S. Senator Tim Kaine receives a Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) command ball cap during a ship tour. The Gerald R. Ford is the first in a new class of ai... More
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin reviews the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gera...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 19, 2013) U.S. Senator Dick Durbin reviews the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) construction process during a ship tour. The Gerald R. Ford is the first in a new clas... More
The official crest of the future aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 29, 2013) The official crest of the future aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). (U.S. Navy photo illustration) File# 130729-N-ZZ999-001
Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic, t...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 30, 2013) Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic, takes a tour of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) given by Capt. Jo... More
Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, center, commander of Naval Air Forces Atl...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 30, 2013) Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, center, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic looks at what will become the bridge of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. ... More
Capt. Mark Genung, foreground, the force nuclear propulsion officer at...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 30, 2013) Capt. Mark Genung, foreground, the force nuclear propulsion officer at Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, explains part of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) ... More
Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-C...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 30, 2013) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), gives a tour of the ship to Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, ... More
Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Co...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 30, 2013) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), points out something on the flight deck to Rear Adm. Troy M. Sh... More
Newport News Shipbuilding division installs the third and final aircra...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 15, 2013) Newport News Shipbuilding division installs the third and final aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) located on th... More
Chief Hospital Corpsman Efrain Chaidez, assigned to the aircraft carri...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 16, 2013) Chief Hospital Corpsman Efrain Chaidez, assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), places a dessert onto Chief Ship's Serviceman Lisa ... More
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit PCU Ge...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 16, 2013) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) eat baked goods provided for a bake-off sponsored by the command's chapter of the Co... More
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Recruit Robert Gallaher asks a que...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2013) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Recruit Robert Gallaher asks a question of Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gera... More
Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Co...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2013) Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), addresses his junior personnel at an E-3 and below CO's ca... More
Junior personnel raise their hands to answer a question during an E-3 ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2013) Junior personnel raise their hands to answer a question during an E-3 and below CO's call with Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning... More
Master Chief Electronics Technician Ronald Nagy, left, acting command ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 29, 2013) Master Chief Electronics Technician Ronald Nagy, left, acting command master chief of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) , and Capt. John... More
John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commiss...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 11, 2013) John F. Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), delivers remarks to the ship's crew during a September 11, 2001 ... More
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Vincent L. Savage lines up in fo...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 11, 2013) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Vincent L. Savage lines up in formation with fellow Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (... More
Chief (Select) Logistics Specialist Samantha A. Woods, assigned to th...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 11, 2013) Chief (Select) Logistics Specialist Samantha A. Woods, assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) passes the American flag during a ... More
Chief (Select) Engineman Jeremy A. Mertes passes the American flag to ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sep. 11, 2013) Chief (Select) Engineman Jeremy A. Mertes passes the American flag to Chief (Select) Ship's Serviceman Vernon R. Solomon, both assigned to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissionin... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) 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 flo... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) Newport News Shipbuilding begins flooding 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 Com... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) Newport News Shipbuilding begins flooding 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 Com... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) 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 oper... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) Newport News Shipbuilding begins flooding 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 Wha... More
Floating of PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the first in class Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), begins the initial flooding procedure to float the aircraft carrier in N... More
Newport News Shipbuilding employees decorate the aircraft carrier Pre-...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 05, 2013) 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.... More
Signal Flags are flown attached to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commission...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 05, 2013) Signal Flags are flown attached to the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in preparation for the ships christening. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sits in dry dock 12 a...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 08, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sits in dry dock 12 at Newport News Shipbuilding waiting to be christened. Ford is the first of a new class of aircraft carrier... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert congratulates S...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert congratulates Susan Ford Bales, sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears her fathers name, at the conclusion of the chr... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to the l...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to the local press after the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport N... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, christens the ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Ship's Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, christens the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and spon...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, receives the bottle used during the christening ceremony ... More
Members of the official party applaud at the conclusion of the christe...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Members of the official party applaud at the conclusion of the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The first ... More
Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, is escorted on stage by Matt Mulherin, the President ... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and spon...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft c... More
Former Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks at the christening ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Former Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The first Ford-... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and spon...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft c... More
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld delivers remarks at the ch...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The f... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remark...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuil... More
Tens of thousands of Navy supporters attend the christening ceremony o...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Tens of thousands of Navy supporters attend the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The first Ford-class airc... More
Adm. John Richardson, Director of Nuclear Reactors, delivers remarks a...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Adm. John Richardson, Director of Nuclear Reactors, delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuildin... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Gerald R....
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), joins the official party on stage at the christening ceremony of Ford at Newport News ... More
A giant monitor displays a photo of former President Gerald R. Ford an...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) A giant monitor displays a photo of former President Gerald R. Ford and his wife Betty during the playing of a video tribute at the beginning of the christening ceremony for th... More
Service members, crew, their families and distinguished guests bow the...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Nov. 09, 2013) Service members, crew, their families and distinguished guests bow their heads as Navy Capt. Jerome Hinson gives a benediction during the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford... More
Ship's Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford,...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Ship's Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, christens the Navy's newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony at Huntington ... More
Adm. John Richardson, Director of Nuclear Reactors, delivers remarks a...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Adm. John Richardson, Director of Nuclear Reactors, delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Newport News Shipbuildin... More
Brian Murphy, a locally commissioned artist, paints a rendition of the...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Brian Murphy, a locally commissioned artist, paints a rendition of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) christening ceremony at the Huntington Ingalls Industries ... More
Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and spon...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 09, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of the aircraft carrier that bears his name, delivers remarks at the christening ceremony of the aircr... More
ervice members, their families and guests move past a row of boy scout...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Nov. 09, 2013) Service members, their families and guests move past a row of boy scouts from Michigan's Gerald R. Ford Council prior to the start of the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford... More
The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2013) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gets underway beginning the ship's launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard pier 3 for the final st... More
The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) br...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2013) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) breaks the threshold of Newport News Shipyard Dry Dock 12 into the James River during the ship's launch and ... More
The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) tr...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2013) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the James River during the ship's launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard pier three for the fi... More