Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Reginald Finney, from Yorktown, Virginia, assigned to Deck Department aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), operates a capstan on the fantail during sea and anchor as the ship prepares for Builder’s Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. A capstan is used to multiply the pulling force of Sailors hauling in mooring lines in preparation for the ship going to sea. 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 Seaman Kaitlyn Bailey)
| Date Taken: | 12.25.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 02.11.2026 11:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9517558 |
| VIRIN: | 251225-N-CO784-1170 |
| Resolution: | 4000x6000 |
| Size: | 2.18 MB |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
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John F. Kennedy completes Builder’s Sea Trials, First Underway
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