CVN 78 Ship Sponsor provides update on USS Gerald R. Ford’s “Call Sign”
Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales provides an update on CVN 78’s announced U.S Navy “call sign”, final stages of completion, and continued testing of the ship’s systems
Newport News Shipbuilding highlights CVN 78’s recent PALS successful testing
Newport News Shipbuilding highlighted the USS Gerald R. Ford’s recent successful Precision Aircraft Landing System (PALS) testing in their weekly newsletter “Currents”
CVN 78 Ship Sponsor provides update on successful testing of landing radar
Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales provides an update on the recent successful testing of the USS Gerald R. Ford’s radar system used for aircraft landings on the flight deck
Electrical and fiber optic cables fully installed aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, VA has announced that the electrical and fiber optic cables are now fully installed aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the ship nears completion
John Meier: from Export, PA football team to Commanding Officer of the USS Gerald R. Ford
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reflects on Captain John Meier’s path from attending high school in Export, PA, then graduating from the US Naval Academy and in 2016 will be the first Commanding Officer of CVN 78
Crew comfort is a focal point for upgrades to the Navy’s newest ship, CVN 78
While the USS Gerald R. Ford offers the latest in technology, the US Navy has also upgraded crew comforts throughout the ship to enhance living and working experiences for its sailors
Midland, Michigan hosts successful event for USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning
Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales and former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld recently participated in a tribute celebration in Midland, MI to reflect on Gerald R. Ford’s legacy and on the impact of the Midland community’s support for CVN 78
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) celebrates new milestone as Crew Move Aboard
Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales joined CVN 78 Commanding Officer Captain John Meier in serving the first meal to the crew as 240 crew members officially moved aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier
USS Gerald R. Ford EMALS Catapult Tests
Newport News Shipbuilding recently produced a news segment highlighting Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales’ June 16, 2015 participation in the EMALS Testing, touring the building process of CVN 78 and speaking with fellow shipbuilders as they work to complete CVN 78
EMALS testing photo album with Ship Sponsor
Huntington Ingalls Industries created a photo album detailing the preparation and successful EMALS testing with USS Gerald R. Ford Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales
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