Courtesy Photo | U.S. Central Command Public Affairs | 02.28.2026
A U.S. Navy Sailor prepares an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron 124, for launch on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)...
Photo by Lt. Ian Tumulty | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 09.05.2025
An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213 lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating alongside French Navy first-in-class frigate FS Aquitaine (D-650) in the Norwegian Sea, Sept. 5, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is on a......
Photo by Seaman Paige Brown | Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | 06.24.2025
Sailors assigned to the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), man the rails as the ship departs for a scheduled deployment, June 24, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, incorporates modern technology, innovative shipbuilding designs, and best practices from legacy aircraft carriers to increase......
Photo by Seaman Paige Brown | Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | 06.24.2025
Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Adonis Quickordonez, assigned to the supply department aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), observes colors on the flight deck as the ship prepares to depart for a scheduled deployment, June 24, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, incorporates modern......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 05.12.2025
Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs, speaks with contractors during a visit to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), May 13, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of CSG-12, incorporates modern technology, innovative shipbuilding designs, and best practices from legacy aircraft carriers to underpin American security and......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 05.12.2025
Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft, speaks with Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, and Capt. Dave Skarosi, left, commanding officer of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) aboard the aircraft carrier, May 13, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of CSG-12, incorporates modern......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 05.12.2025
Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft programs, right, speaks with Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, in an aircraft arresting gear space, May 13, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of CSG-12, incorporates modern technology, innovative shipbuilding designs, and best practices from......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 04.26.2025
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, performs a "touch-and-go" on the flight deck during a friends and family day cruise, April 26, 2025. Gerald R. Ford’s friends and family day cruises provide Sailors an opportunity to showcase the carrier strike group’s capabilities and daily life aboard their ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist......
