Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brittney Camacho-Pietri | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 01.30.2026
Personnel prepare to depart Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) via an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Fleet Angels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2, 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......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brittney Camacho-Pietri | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 01.30.2026
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Fleet Angels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2, lands on the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) 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......
Photo by Seaman Paris McKee | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 01.30.2026
Lt. Cirilo Velez, Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy’s (CVN 79) flight deck aircraft handler, from Jayuya, Puerto Rico, supervises helicopter operations from Flight Deck Control during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 30, 2026. Handlers are responsible for coordinating the transit of aircraft on the flight deck and designating aircraft positions for safe flight operations. Builder’s Trials......
Photo by Seaman Paris McKee | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 01.30.2026
Lt. Cirilo Velez, Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy’s (CVN 79) flight deck aircraft handler, from Jayuya, Puerto Rico, supervises helicopter operations from Flight Deck Control during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 30, 2026. Handlers are responsible for coordinating the transit of aircraft on the flight deck and designating aircraft positions for safe flight operations. Builder’s Trials......
Photo by Seaman Paris McKee | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 01.30.2026
Lt. Cirilo Velez, Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy’s (CVN 79) flight deck aircraft handler, from Jayuya, Puerto Rico, supervises helicopter operations from Flight Deck Control during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 30, 2026. Handlers are responsible for coordinating the transit of aircraft on the flight deck and designating aircraft positions for safe flight operations. Builder’s Trials......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 04.14.2017
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April. 14, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years spent several days conducting builder’s sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 04.14.2017
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April. 14, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years spent several days conducting builder’s sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 04.14.2017
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April. 14, 2017) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years spent several days conducting builder’s sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy......
