NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Michael Joseph Thompsonguevara, from San Diego, California, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78), stands watch on the ship’s island as Ford departs for acceptance trails. 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: | 3418591 |
VIRIN: | 170524-N-QI093-0087 |
Resolution: | 4760x3400 |
Size: | 3.83 MB |
Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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