Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Thomas W. Harker, receives salutes from USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) rainbow sideboys upon arrival to the ship for a visit for his first visit to the ship, March 16, 2021. During his visit, Harker met with senior leaders to discuss Ford and Ford-class unique capabilities, as well as key achievements toward her operational readiness. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

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