NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Nicholas Spicker, from Cincinnati, Ohio, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the ship’s island as Ford 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: | 3418585 |
VIRIN: | 170524-N-QI093-0076 |
Resolution: | 4414x3153 |
Size: | 2.74 MB |
Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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