Story by Senior Chief Petty Officer Ryan Wilber | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 08.03.2021
Thirty-four years separates the current U.S. aircraft carrier undergoing Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST), USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and the last aircraft carrier to complete FSST, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). For two Sailors, a father and son, the same number of years separates a shared shock trials experience....
Story by Seaman Apprentice Dalton Lowing | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 07.03.2021
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Force Master Chief Chris Chelberg visited USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the ship’s preparation for full ship shock trials (FSST), June 30 — July 3, 2021....
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Desiree Frame | USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) | 05.26.2021
On May 19, Dr. Raymond O’Toole, Jr., acting director, operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) conducted a thorough visual assessment of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to ensure that the first-in-class aircraft carrier is ready to conduct Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST) this summer....
