170722-N-OS895-0227NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – Sailors assigned to USS Gerald. R. Ford (CVN 78) “bring the ship to life” during Ford’s commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Ford is the lead ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, and the first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2rd Class Jason Pastrick)

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