170408-N-OS895-0031ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) –Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Faeline Matthews, assigned to PCU Gerald R. Ford’s Deck department, awaits instruction from the ship’s boatswain during a boat launch and recovery exercise. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja
170408-N-OS895-0031ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) –Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Faeline Matthews, assigned to PCU Gerald R. Ford’s Deck department, awaits instruction from the ship’s boatswain during a boat launch and recovery exercise. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick)
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