Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Thomas W. Harker, left, listens to a brief from Lt. Christopher Jones, right, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft handling officer, in the ship's flight deck control. During his visit, Harker met with senior leaders to discuss Ford and Ford-class unique capabilities, as well as key achievements toward her operational readiness. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

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