NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 11, 2013) Susan Ford Bales, ship's sponsor for the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), observes the flooding of dry dock 12 at Newport News Shipbuilding, during floating operations for the first in class aircraft carrier. ( Navy photo by Chis Oxley/Released) 131011-N-ZZ999-003 Join the conversation Usan Ford Bales watches Gerald R. Ford float. (10297567545)

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