Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Michael Thomas, left, and Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Charles Rapoza, both assigned to Engineering Department aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), uses shielded metal arc welding to fuse two pieces of metal, Aug. 28, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Zamirah Connor)
Date Taken: | 08.28.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.05.2025 04:06 |
Photo ID: | 9288245 |
VIRIN: | 250828-N-HR593-1177 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 2.15 MB |
Location: | NORTH SEA |
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