Command Master Chief Michael Smith, command master chief of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), left, discusses navigation principles with Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Anthony Ramirezmarquez, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70, on the ship’s bridge, Sept. 29, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group 12, 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 3rd Class Gladjimi Balisage)
| Date Taken: | 09.29.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.14.2025 14:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9362788 |
| VIRIN: | 250929-N-IQ220-2016 |
| Resolution: | 5575x3717 |
| Size: | 2.98 MB |
| Location: | NORTH SEA |
| Web Views: | 16 |
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