Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Rafael Frias, left, from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Samuel Hall, from Cincinatti, both assigned to Air Department aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), return with chocks and chains after the take-off of a helicopter from the flight deck during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 30, 2026. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Camacho-Pietri)
| Date Taken: | 01.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2026 15:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9507904 |
| VIRIN: | 260130-N-AB310-1090 |
| Resolution: | 4370x2913 |
| Size: | 1.46 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 47 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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John F. Kennedy completes Builder’s Sea Trials, First Underway
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