NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 24, 2017) -- Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Perez, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) search and rescue (SAR) swimmer, sits in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a SAR assessment. SAR certification is required before underway operations and moves Ford one step closer to fleet delivery.

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