Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) America's newest aircraft carrier

The impressive Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) America’s newest aircraft carrier, at Newport News Shipbuilding Dry Dock 12, floated for the first time on October 11, 2013.   Image © U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released

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Image © Top image: The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is underway in formation.

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Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12 to float the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Image © U.S. Navy photo by John Whalen/Released

Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) America's newest aircraft carrier

Bow Size of the Navy’s New Nuclear Supercarrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) America's newest aircraft carrier

Susan Ford Bales looks at PCU Gerald R. Ford.

USS Carter Hall conducts a replenishment-at-sea.

USS Carter Hall conducts a replenishment-at-sea.

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