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Ford sailors trained diligently in 

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order to maintain an operational 

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mindset as the ship prepares to 

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conclude its planned incremental 

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availability at Newport News 

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Shipbuilding . Every department has 

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been hard at work . One of deck 

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Department's main objectives has been 

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to drill anchoring evolutions using the 

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ship's unique Mark two lightweight 

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anchor . Mhm . 

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Aviation ordinance men practice weapons 

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movements using the ship's advanced 

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weapons elevators , 

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damage control men and sailors assigned 

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to damage control lockers have been 

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working hard to maintain the ship's 

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readiness posture at all times , 

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Ford's bridge team drills at the state 

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of the art navigation , seamanship and 

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ship handling trainer , gaining 

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experience in the simulator that will 

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be needed in real world scenarios , 

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maintaining proficiency will ensure 

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Ford is ready to resume at sea 

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operations .