USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Follow updates and learn more about the legacy of the U.S. Navy’s newest ship, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford.
Singing of National Anthem at Commissioning
As part of the Commissioning Ceremony of the USS Gerald R. Ford, U.S. Navy Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Berwyn Tinnion sang a truly beautiful rendition of the National Anthem
Kennerly Commissioning Photos
Former Official White House Photographer and Foundation Trustee, David Hume Kennelly, traveled to Naval Station Norfolk and captured numerous images of the USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Ceremonies
Grand Valley State University President attends Commissioning
GVSU President Thomas J. Haas and his wife, Marcia, along with President Emeritus Don Lubbers and his wife, Nancy, attended the commissioning of the USS Gerald R. Ford, in Norfolk, Virginia
USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Committee Chairmen’s Dinner
The USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Committee hosted a Chairmen’s Dinner at Naval Station Norfolk with remarks by Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney, presentations of Plank Owner Plaques, and ceremonial toasts
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Ship Sponsor Luncheon
The USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Committee hosted the Ship Sponsor Luncheon in Norfolk, Virginia on the eve of the ship’s commissioning, which recognized the work of Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completes the builder’s sea trials
From Newport News, VA: Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division successfully completed the builder’s sea trials of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
USS Gerald R. Ford heads to sea for first time
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) aircraft carrier headed to sea for the first time on April 8, 2017, as the ship began its first sea trails in which its systems will be tested, known as Builder’s Sea Trails
President Donald J. Trump remarks aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford
President Trump visited Newport News, VA and toured the USS Gerald R. Ford, participated in a briefing with the ship’s leadership, spoke with shipbuilding executives, and gave remarks to Sailors and shipbuilders from inside the hangar bay
Official remarks by President Trump Aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford
Read the official White House March 2, 2017 transcript of the Remarks by President Trump Aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford from the Office of the Press Secretary
Arrival of President Trump and Marine One aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford
Watch the arrival of President Donald Trump in Marine One arrive on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford