PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Christening Day [Image 1 of 30]

NEWPORT NEWS, HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE)

11.09.2013

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Wahl 

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 9, 2013) Ship’s Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, christens the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony at Newport News. Ford is the first of a new class of aircraft carriers replacing the 10-ship Nimitz class launched in 1972. The Ford-class brings improved war-fighting capabilities, quality of life improvements and reduced acquisition and life cycle costs. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua J. Wahl)

• Date Taken: 11.09.2013
• Date Posted: 07.07.2017 21:55
• Photo ID: 3548213
• VIRIN: 131009-N-KK576-270
• Resolution: 2971x1983
• Size: 1.85 MB
• Location: NEWPORT NEWS, VA