NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Nabeel Shah, from Potomac, Maryland, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), raises the national ensign as the ship “shifts colors” and departs for acceptance trials. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) – the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years – is underway and will spend several days conducting acceptance trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. Acceptance Trials is a critical milestone on the path to commissioning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed)
Date Taken: | 05.24.2017 |
Date Posted: | 05.24.2017 22:06 |
Photo ID: | 3418583 |
VIRIN: | 170524-N-QI093-0016 |
Resolution: | 3380x4732 |
Size: | 1.93 MB |
Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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