170410-N-XS424-0037 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 perform pre-flight checks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). 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 3rd Cla

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170410-N-XS424-0037 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 perform pre-flight checks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). 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 3rd Class Sean Elliott)

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