Published on Jul 28, 2017 An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie "Coach" Struck, performs arrested landings and catapult launches aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) July 28, 2017. USS Gerald R. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Ceremony Published on Jul 22, 2017 President Donald J. Trump commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 22, 2017. CVN-78 is the lead ship of the new Gerald R. Ford class of aircraft carrier, the first new class in more than 40 years and begins the phased replacement of Nimitz-class carriers. (U.S. Navy video/Released) |
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