Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle greets Rear Adm. David Duff, commander of carrier strike group 12, on the pier alongside the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, May 16, 2026. The Ford carrier strike group recently concluded a historic deployment, providing maritime security across four areas of operation, solidifying the Ford-class carrier’s role as the premier centerpiece of American naval power and global stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.16.2026 14:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9688123 |
| VIRIN: | 260516-N-PC065-1153 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.13 MB |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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