USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts a test of the countermeasure washdown system on the flight deck, August 12, 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean following the successful completion of the third and final explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials. The Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under the harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

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