![USS Gerald R Ford - Under construction](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Under-construction.jpg)
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Sections moved into place](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Sections-moved-into-place.jpg)
A section of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is moved into place.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Upper bow is lifted](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Upper-bow-is-lifted.jpg)
The upper bow is lifted on PCU Gerald R. Ford.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Primary hull structure complete](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Primary-hull-structure-complete.jpg)
Primary hull structure of PCU Gerald R. Ford is complete. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Moved to Pier 3](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Moved-to-Pier-3.jpg)
The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is moved to Pier 3 at Newport News Shipbuilding.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Floated for the first time](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Floated-for-the-first-time.jpg)
Newport News Shipbuilding floods Dry Dock 12.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Turn Ship evolution](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Turn-Ship-evolution.jpg)
Tug boats maneuver the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into the James River during the ship’s Turn Ship evolution.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Arrives-at-Naval-Station-Norfolk.jpg)
The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - On its own power for the first time](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-On-its-own-power-for-the-first-time.jpg)
The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) underway on its own power for the first time.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Pulls into Naval Station Norfolk](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Pulls-into-Naval-Station-Norfolk.jpg)
USS Gerald R. Ford Sea Trials.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Man's The Rails](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Mans-The-Rails.jpg)
PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Man’s The Rails.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Returns From Builder's Sea Trials](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Returns-From-Builders-Sea-Trials.jpg)
PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Returns From Builder’s Sea Trials. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - MA's on the Flight Deck](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-MAs-on-the-Flight-Deck.jpg)
MA’s on the Flight Deck. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - CVN 78 at Night](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-CVN-78-at-Night.jpg)
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at Night.
![USS Gerald R Ford - The sun rises over PCU Gerald R Ford](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-The-sun-rises-over-PCU-Gerald-R-Ford.jpg)
The sun rises over Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), marking the beginning of the second day of Fast Cruise. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P. CampbellFinal stages of construction and testing.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Ship chirstening preparations](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Ship-chirstening-preparations.jpg)
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) christening. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Waiting to be christened](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Waiting-to-be-christened.jpg)
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sits in dry dock 12 at Newport News Shipbuilding waiting to be christened.
![USS Gerald R Ford - Christening](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Christening.jpg)
Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) christening ceremony.
![USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Images](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-Naval-Station-Norfolk.jpg)
The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk for the first time. These Gerald Ford aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.
![USS Gerald R Ford - 3D rendering](https://militarymachine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USS-Gerald-R-Ford-3D-rendering.jpg)
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