USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is bringing vital information to the fleet from its Aircraft Compatibility Testing that began off the East Coast Jan. 16...

Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling), or ABHs, that are a qualified yellow shirt are aircraft directors who are able to direct aircraft without being shadowed by a seasoned qualified yellow shirt...

The Sailor places virtual reality goggles on and is instantly immersed into a different world. Their perspective changes to that of a Sailor working topside aboard a deployed aircraft carrier. They can see jets taxiing into position, flight indicators flashing and crew members signaling to...

The ATO, an integral part of operations department, works with air department and squadrons to ensure Ford has what it needs to sustain an underway. Their mission is to safely transport passengers mail and cargo arriving via aircraft across the flight deck with timely precision...

On the morning of Veteran's Day, after the daily routine of breakfast and muster, Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) donned their dress blue uniforms, and prepared to give a final Navy fare well to 30 shipmates and family members...

Veterans Day, an annual day of commemoration that honors all military members, was observed with a unique and special ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), laying veterans to rest in the deep blue sea...

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) was recognized for the second year in a row as Navy Region Mid-Atlantic's nominee for the USS Bainbridge (CGN 25) Award for Overall Excellence in Community Service...

There was about a minute left on the game clock for the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW) flag football team. Team GW, though holding a lead, had their backs to the wall (and the end zone) as the team from the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald...

In the Navy, yard time is designed to put the focus on the ship. Many Sailors take this as a time to work on qualifications while operational commitments are low and maintenance is the primary mission...

Ford's AWEs are a first-of-its-kind system operated via electromagnetic, linear synchronous motors. This new technology increases both the speed and weapons carrying capacity of the platform while reducing required manning, maintenance, and total ownership costs...