<!--/* //NOSONAR */--><!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<!--/* //NOSONAR */--><html  lang="en-US">
<head id="Head"><meta id="MetaDescription" name="DESCRIPTION" /><meta id="MetaKeywords" name="KEYWORDS" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1" /><title>
	Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys
</title><link id="css3605" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/module.css" /><link id="css5184" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/desktopmodules/ArticleCS/styles/NavyUnit/style.css" /><link id="css5969" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/Desktopmodules/SharedLibrary/Plugins/ColorBox/colorbox.css" /></head>
<body>
    <main>
    <div>
    <div class="adetail print" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle">
    <img alt="U.S. Navy Logo" class="print-logo" src="/Portals/_default/Skins/NavyTheme2/Resources/img/OfficialNavyLogoInverted.svg">
    <div class="container">
        <div class="body-section">
            <h1>Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys</h1>
            <h3>2 May 2023</h3>
            <div class="body-text">
 
                <p>The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2.</p>

<p>


<!--image-->



<div class="media-inline media-inline-xlarge media-inline-center  " style="max-width:1460px">
    
    
    
    <a href="#pop6978514" class="popup" data-width="1460" data-height="974">
        <div class="image-wrapper">
            <div class="overlay"></div>
            <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214020/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0364.JPG" alt="Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" />
        </div>
    </a>
    
    
    
        
        
        
        <div class="minfo">
            
            
            <span class="caption">
                230502-N-QI061-0364
NORFOLK, Va. – Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
            </span>
            
        </div>
        
        
    
    
</div>


<!--popup-->

<div style="display:none">
    
    <div class="media-inline-popup" id="pop6978514">
        <div class="media-inline-img-container"><img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214020/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0364.JPG" alt="Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" /></div>
        <div class="info">
            <span class="title">
                GRFCSG Deployment 2023
            </span>
            <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                230502-N-QI061-0364
NORFOLK, Va. – Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
            </div>

            <div class="bottom">

                <div class="social">
                    <span class="subhead">SHARE IMAGE:</span>
                    <div class="a2a_kit a2a_default_style social-inner" data-a2a-url="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214020/" data-a2a-title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" data-a2a-media="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214020/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0364.JPG" data-page-url="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Article/3382315/gerald-r-ford-carrier-strike-group-deploys/">
                        <a class="a2a_button_facebook social-link" aria-label="Share on Facebook">
                            <span class="fa fa-facebook"></span>
                        </a>
                        <a class="a2a_button_x social-link" aria-label="Share on X">
                            <span class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></span>
                        </a>
                        <a class="a2a_button_email social-link" aria-label="Share by emailing content">
                            <span class="fa fa-envelope"></span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    <script type="text/javascript" defer src="https://static.addtoany.com/menu/page.js"></script>
                </div>

                <div class="action">
                    <div class="action-item download-link">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214020/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0364.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="action-frame article-link">
                            <span>Download Image</span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    <div class="action-item detail-link">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214020/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="action-frame article-link">
                            <span>Image Details</span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    
                    <div class="action-item photographer">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_photographer.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <div class="action-item action-frame">
                            <span>Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard</span>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                    
                    <div class="action-item virin">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_info.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <div class="action-item action-frame">
                            <span>VIRIN: 230502-N-QI061-0364</span>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
    
    
</div>













<style>
    #cboxClose {
        position: absolute;
        top: 5px;
        right: 5px;
        display: block;
        background: url(/desktopmodules/articlecs/images/media_popup_close.png) no-repeat top center;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        text-indent: -9999px;
    }

        #cboxClose:hover {
            background-position: bottom center;
        }

    .me-plugin {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
    }
</style>
<script type="text/javascript">

    var gih = 0;
    var giw = 0;
    var pup;
    var g_isDynamic = false;

    function popupResize(ibox, w, h, doResize) {
        if ($(ibox).hasClass('dgov2popup-info')) {
            // This block is included once, so is shared by all media tokens.
            // this block is how we execute the special resize for dgov2's slideshow popup
            dgov2slideshowPopupResize(ibox, w, h, doResize);
            return;
        }

        if (!g_isDynamic)
            return;

        var isMobile = window.matchMedia('(max-width: 1200px)').matches;

        if (isMobile) {
            $.colorbox.resize({ width: "100%", height: "100%" });
            $(ibox).find(".img-responsive").width('100%');
            $(ibox).find(".img-responsive").height('auto');

            $(ibox).find(".info").css('height', 'auto');
            return;
        }

        var iw = w;
        var ih = h;
        var ww = $(window).width();
        var wh = $(window).height();
        var hextra = 40;
        var wextra = 360;
        var hborder = 120;
        var wborder = 120;
        var maxw = ww - wextra - wborder;
        var maxh = wh - hextra - hborder;
        var ratio = Math.min(maxw / iw, maxh / ih);

        iw = Math.floor(iw * ratio); // use floor to avoid overflow scrollbar
        ih = Math.floor(ih * ratio);

        //        console.log(iw + " " + ih + " --- " + (iw + wextra) + " " + (ih + hextra))

        $(ibox).find(".img-responsive").width(iw);
        $(ibox).find(".img-responsive").height(ih);

        $(ibox).find(".info").height(ih);

        if (doResize)
            $.colorbox.resize({ width: iw + wextra, height: ih + hextra });
    }

    $(window).resize(function () {
        if (g_isDynamic && pup !== undefined)
            popupResize(pup, giw, gih, true);
    });

    $(window).load(function () {
            $(".popup").click(function () {
                giw = $(this).data('width');
                gih = $(this).data('height');
                pup = $($(this).attr('href'));
                g_isDynamic = $(this).data('dynamic') === 1 ? true : false;

                popupResize(pup, giw, gih, false);

                var w = "768px";
                var isMobile = $(window).width() < 768 ? true : false;
                w = "auto";
                if (isMobile)
                    w = "100%";

                const isDgov2Slideshow = $(this).attr("data-isdgov2slideshow") != undefined;
                const isDGOV2 = false;
                const slideNumber = parseInt($(this).attr('data-slide-number'));
                const slideIndex = slideNumber - 1;
                //console.log("slideNumber for popup", slideNumber)
                const popupThis = this;
                $(this).colorbox({
                    className: 'inline-popup', fixed: true, transition: "none", opacity: .9, inline: true, width: w, height: 'auto', maxWidth:"80%", maxHeight:"100%", close: isDgov2Slideshow || isDGOV2 ? "<i class='fas fa-times' />" : "X", onClosed: function () {
                    },
                    onComplete: function () {
                        var popupHeight = jQuery(this.href.substring(this.href.lastIndexOf("#"))).outerHeight(true);
                        if (jQuery("#colorbox").height() < popupHeight) {
                            jQuery("#colorbox").height(popupHeight);
                        }
                        if (g_isDynamic) {
                            if (!isMobile) {
                                bodyScrollLock.disableBodyScroll(this);
                            }
                        }
                   
                        // for popup having data-isdgov2slideshow attr (see above)
                        if (isDgov2Slideshow) {
                            const popSelector = '#dgov2popup-target-3382315';
                            const ssSelector = '#dgov2slideshowId-3382315';
                            dgov2slideshowPopupInit({
                                numSlides: 10,
                            startingSlideIndex: slideIndex,
                                popupSelector: popSelector,
                                slideshowSelector: ssSelector,
                                slideshowMediaId: 3382315,
                        });
                giw = $(popupThis).data('width');
                gih = $(popupThis).data('height');
                pup = $($(popupThis).attr('href'));
                popupResize(pup, giw, gih, true);
            }
            $(window).resize();
        },
        onClosed: function () {
        pup = undefined;
        if (g_isDynamic)
            bodyScrollLock.enableBodyScroll(this);

        if (isDgov2Slideshow) {
            const popSelector = '#dgov2popup-target-3382315';
            const ssSelector = '#dgov2slideshowId-3382315';
            dgov2slideshowPopupDestroy({
                popupSelector: popSelector,
                slideshowSelector: ssSelector,
            });
        }
    }
    });

    });

    
    $(".popup-slideshow").colorbox({
        inline: true,
        onComplete: function () {
            SlideshowInit();
            $.colorbox.resize();
            // stop scrollbar from flashing
            $("#cboxLoadedContent").css("overflow", "");
            $("#cboxLoadedContent").css("overflow-y", "hidden");
        },
        onClosed: function () {
            $('.slideshow-gallery').trigger('slideTo', 0);
        }
    });
    
    });
</script>






</p>

<p>"This strike group is the cornerstone of our Navy's forward operations, capable of meeting any tasking provided by regional combatant commanders to ensure peace and stability at sea," said Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12. "Our presence at sea throughout the deployment will provide reassurance to our partners and Allies that sea lanes will remain open and our joint operations will demonstrate our commitment to interoperability and maritime stability."</p>

<p>Ford’s second deployment marks the flagship’s first combat deployment, following its two-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd and 6th Fleet areas of operation in autumn 2022.</p>

<p>


<!--image-->



<div class="media-inline media-inline-medium media-inline-left  " style="max-width:600px">
    
    
    
    <a href="#pop6978525" class="popup" data-width="1460" data-height="974">
        <div class="image-wrapper">
            <div class="overlay"></div>
            <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214021/600/400/0/230502-N-QI061-0130.JPG" alt="Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the Ford, May 2." class="img-responsive" />
        </div>
    </a>
    
    
    
        
        
        
        <div class="minfo">
            
            
            <span class="caption">
                230502-N-QI061-0130

NORFOLK, Va. – Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the Ford, May 2. The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
            </span>
            
        </div>
        
        
    
    
</div>


<!--popup-->

<div style="display:none">
    
    <div class="media-inline-popup" id="pop6978525">
        <div class="media-inline-img-container"><img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214021/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0130.JPG" alt="Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the Ford, May 2." class="img-responsive" /></div>
        <div class="info">
            <span class="title">
                GRFCSG Deployment 2023
            </span>
            <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                230502-N-QI061-0130

NORFOLK, Va. – Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the Ford, May 2. The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
            </div>

            <div class="bottom">

                <div class="social">
                    <span class="subhead">SHARE IMAGE:</span>
                    <div class="a2a_kit a2a_default_style social-inner" data-a2a-url="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214021/" data-a2a-title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" data-a2a-media="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214021/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0130.JPG" data-page-url="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Article/3382315/gerald-r-ford-carrier-strike-group-deploys/">
                        <a class="a2a_button_facebook social-link" aria-label="Share on Facebook">
                            <span class="fa fa-facebook"></span>
                        </a>
                        <a class="a2a_button_x social-link" aria-label="Share on X">
                            <span class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></span>
                        </a>
                        <a class="a2a_button_email social-link" aria-label="Share by emailing content">
                            <span class="fa fa-envelope"></span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    <script type="text/javascript" defer src="https://static.addtoany.com/menu/page.js"></script>
                </div>

                <div class="action">
                    <div class="action-item download-link">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214021/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0130.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="action-frame article-link">
                            <span>Download Image</span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    <div class="action-item detail-link">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214021/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="action-frame article-link">
                            <span>Image Details</span>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                    
                    <div class="action-item photographer">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_photographer.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <div class="action-item action-frame">
                            <span>Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard</span>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                    
                    <div class="action-item virin">
                        <div style="background-image: url(/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_info.png)" class="icon"></div>
                        <div class="action-item action-frame">
                            <span>VIRIN: 230502-N-QI061-0130</span>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
    
    
</div>


















</p>

<p>“The Sailors of Gerald R. Ford are ready and able to perform because of the strenuous training they have put in to get this ship ready to deploy, and also in large part to the support of their families and friends,” said Capt. Rick Burgess, Ford’s commanding officer. “This ship and crew are actively reshaping the face of our Navy’s capabilities and strengthening the future of naval aviation.”</p>

<p>The GRFCSG provides an inherently flexible naval force capable of deploying across combatant commands to meet emerging missions, deter potential adversaries, reassure allies and partners, enhance security and guarantee the free flow of global commerce.</p>

<p>The GRFCSG consists of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 staff, Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 staff and units, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and the Information Warfare Commander. In total, the GRFCSG deploys with more than 6,000 Sailors across all platforms ready to respond globally to combatant commander’s tasking.</p>

<p>The ships of DESRON 2 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74) and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116).</p>

<p>


<!--image-->



<div class="media-inline media-inline-medium  media-inline-right  " style="max-width:600px">
    
    
    
    <a href="#pop6978515" class="popup-slideshow" data-width="1460" data-height="974">
        <div class="image-wrapper">
            <div class="overlay"></div>
            <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214022/600/400/0/230502-N-QI061-0452.JPG" alt="The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" />
        </div>
    </a>
    
    
    
        
        
    
    
    <div class="minfo">
        
        <span class="mtitle">
            SLIDESHOW | 10 images | GRFCSG Deployment 2023
        </span>
        
        
        <span class="caption">
            230502-N-QI061-0452

NORFOLK, Va. – The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
        </span>
        
    </div>
    
    
</div>


<!--popup-->




<div style="position:absolute;left:-8000px" class="slideshow-popup">
    <div class="ss-wrapper">
        <div class="media-inline-popup slideshow" id="pop6978515">
            
    
<div class="article-slideshow">
    <div class="carousel slideshow-gallery">
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214022/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0452.JPG" alt="The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" aria-label="230502-N-QI061-0452

NORFOLK, Va. – The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        1 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    230502-N-QI061-0452

NORFOLK, Va. – The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214022/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0452.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214022/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214024/1460/1280/0/230502-N-GN619-2119.JPG" alt="The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls away from the pier as they depart Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023." class="img-responsive" aria-label="NORFOLK, Va. - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls away from the pier as they depart Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023. Normandy deployed as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kris R. Lindstrom)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        2 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    NORFOLK, Va. - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls away from the pier as they depart Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023. Normandy deployed as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kris R. Lindstrom)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214024/-1/-1/0/230502-N-GN619-2119.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214024/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214025/1460/1280/0/230502-N-WE282-1065.JPG" alt="Sailors, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), man the rails as Normandy prepares to depart from Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023." class="img-responsive" aria-label="NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), man the rails as Normandy prepares to depart from Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023. Normandy deployed as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grace Lyles)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        3 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), man the rails as Normandy prepares to depart from Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2, 2023. Normandy deployed as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grace Lyles)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214025/-1/-1/0/230502-N-WE282-1065.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214025/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214026/1460/1280/0/230502-N-XI307-1180.JPG" alt="Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS Ramage (DDG 61), prepare to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023." class="img-responsive" aria-label="NORFOLK, Va. -  Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS Ramage (DDG 61), prepare to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. Ramage is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        4 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    NORFOLK, Va. -  Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS Ramage (DDG 61), prepare to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. Ramage is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214026/-1/-1/0/230502-N-XI307-1180.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214026/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214027/1460/1280/0/230502-N-XI307-1062.JPG" alt="Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023." class="img-responsive" aria-label="NORFOLK, Va. -  Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. McFaul is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        5 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    NORFOLK, Va. -  Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. McFaul is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214027/-1/-1/0/230502-N-XI307-1062.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214027/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214028/1460/1280/0/230502-N-XI307-1024.JPG" alt="Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023." class="img-responsive" aria-label="NORFOLK, Va. -  Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. McFaul is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        6 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:915px">
                    NORFOLK, Va. -  Families of Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer, USS McFaul (DDG 74), watch as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for deployment, May, 2, 2023. McFaul is deploying as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214028/-1/-1/0/230502-N-XI307-1024.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214028/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214029/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0041.JPG" alt="Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), May 2." class="img-responsive" aria-label="230502-N-QI061-0041

NORFOLK, Va. – Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        7 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:854px">
                    230502-N-QI061-0041

NORFOLK, Va. – Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, speaks to media about the upcoming deployment aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214029/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0041.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214029/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214030/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0210.JPG" alt="A Sailor aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), lowers the Union Jack prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" aria-label="230502-N-QI061-0210

NORFOLK, Va. – A Sailor aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), lowers the Union Jack prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        8 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    230502-N-QI061-0210

NORFOLK, Va. – A Sailor aboard the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), lowers the Union Jack prior to departing Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214030/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0210.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214030/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214031/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0226.JPG" alt="The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" aria-label="230502-N-QI061-0226

NORFOLK, Va. – The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        9 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    230502-N-QI061-0226

NORFOLK, Va. – The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214031/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0226.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214031/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <div class="item ss-item">
            <div class="image">
                <img src="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214032/1460/1280/0/230502-N-QI061-0323.JPG" alt="Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2." class="img-responsive" aria-label="230502-N-QI061-0323

NORFOLK, Va. – Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)" />
            </div>
            <div class="minfo">
                <span class="stitle">
                    GRFCSG Deployment 2023
                    <span style="float:right">
                        10 of 10
                    </span>
                </span>
                <div class="caption" style="max-width:1460px">
                    230502-N-QI061-0323

NORFOLK, Va. – Line handlers stand by as the capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departs Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment, May 2. GRFCSG consists of Gerald R. Ford, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
                </div>
                <div class="action">
                    <a href="https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/02/2003214032/-1/-1/0/230502-N-QI061-0323.JPG" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="article-link">
                        <img title="Download" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_download.png" alt="Download" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Download Image
                    </a>
                    <a href="https://www.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/igphoto/2003214032/" title="GRFCSG Deployment 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="padding-left:10px">
                        <img title="Link" src="/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Images/media_link.png" alt="Link" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle" />
                        Image Details
                    </a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
    </div>
</div>


        </div>
    </div>
</div>















</p>

<p>The squadrons of CVW-8 embarked aboard Gerald R. Ford are the “Tridents” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, the “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 located in Norfolk, Va., the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, the “Blacklions” a of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 located in Virginia Beach, Va., the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 located in Whidbey Island, Wa., and the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 located in Mayport, Fla.</p>

<p>Ford is the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. As the first-in-class ship of Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navy’s capacity to project power on a global scale. Ford-class aircraft carriers introduce 23 new technologies, including Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, Advanced Arresting Gear and Advanced Weapons Elevators. The new systems incorporated onto Ford-class ships are designed to generate a higher sortie rate with a 20% smaller crew than a Nimitz-class carrier, paving the way forward for naval aviation.</p>

<p>For more information about the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), visit https://www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/cvn78/ and follow along on Facebook: @USSGeraldRFord, Instagram: @cvn78_grford, Twitter: @Warship_78, DVIDS www.dvids.net/CVN78 and LinkedIn at USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).</p>


                

                
            </div>
            
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
<script>
    window.print();
</script>
    </div>
    </main>
</body>
</html>