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.
Multiple POV footage of EMALS testing sled launch
The U.S. Navy posted a multiple POV footage montage via its YouTube channel of the successful sled launch during the EMALS testing onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
GoPro attached to sled during CVN 78 EMALS testing
During the recent USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) testing, a GoPro camera was attached to the sled and filmed its successful launch off the flight deck as Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales issued the command signals
Captain John Meier “Creating a Culture of Excellence”
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commanding Officer Captain John Meier presented “Creating a Culture of Excellence”, while highlighting updates of CVN 78’s construction, President Ford’s legacy and building CVN 78’s first crew
Homeport selected for America’s newest aircraft carrier and carrier class – USS Gerald R. Ford
Norfolk Naval Station has been announced as the homeport for CVN 78 when it joins the US Navy’s fleet in 2016
VADM Architzel and McClure visit with students
Vice Admiral David Architzel, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and George Bush Library Foundation CEO Fred McClure visited the West Michigan Aviation Academy to speak with students of the Academy and the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps. Center
CVN 78 Commissioning Committee Begins Planning for March 2016 Commissioning
The official Commissioning Committee has been formed and has begun planning for the Ford’s Commissioning with its members dedicated to the mission of honoring the carrier’s namesake and his lifetime of integrity
Vice Admiral David Architzel “The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier”
VADM Architzel, USN (Ret.) presented “The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier: Moving forward from Nimitz to Ford” with a featured section on the advancements of the new Ford Class of aircraft carriers
Navy League of Hampton Roads commits to enhance amenities aboard CVN 78
The Navy League of Hampton Roads leads drive to help enhance amenities aboard CVN 78 including an expanded learning resource center and chapel
2016 CVN 78 delivery expected while working through challenges
The USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 is over 80% completed and while work remains, its shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries expects the ship to be ready for delivery in 2016
Captain John Meier “Creating a Culture of Excellence”
Captain John Meier, the first Commanding Officer of the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 Aircraft Carrier, spoke at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on “Creating a Culture of Excellence” as he assembles the first crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford