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.
Remarks by President Trump at USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Ceremony
President Trump attended CVN 78’s Commissioning Ceremony, placed the ship in Commission, and paid tribute to his predecessor, the ship’s namesake and 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
Media Advisory for July 22 Free Community Event to Celebrate USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning
Media Advisory: The public is invited to join the celebration of the USS Gerald R. Ford commissioning during a free community event at the Museum, with special guest Adm. Patrick Walsh (RET.)
USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Ceremony streamed live at the Museum
The Foundation and Museum is honored to invite you to join the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commissioning Ceremony on July 22 via live stream to the Museum with support provided by SpartanNash and WZZM13
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