ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 25, 2017) -- Boatswain's Mate Seaman Christopher Briggs, from Oakland, California, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands aft look out watch on the second day of acceptance 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Clas
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 25, 2017) -- Boatswain's Mate Seaman Christopher Briggs, from Oakland, California, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands aft look out watch on the second day of acceptance 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz)
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