NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2017) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Nicholas Spicker, from Cincinnati, Ohio, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands watch on the ship’s island as Ford departs for acceptance trials. The future USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) – the first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years – is underway and will spend several days conducting acceptance trials a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. Acceptance Trials is a critical milestone on the path to commissioning.

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