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Navy/USMC

First Ford Carrier Delivered To The Navy

Thursday, June 1st, 2017

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First Ford Carrier Delivered To The Navy

The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on April 14, 2017, after returning from builder's sea trials. (Photo by U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) aircraft carrier at Newport News, Virginia on Wednesday, the Navy said Thursday.The delivery comes after the ship completed a successful set of acceptance trials on May 26 (Defense Daily, May 31). Previously, ship builder Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. conducted builder’s sea trials in mid-April.“Congratulations to everyone who has helped bring CVN-78 to this historic milestone. Over the last several years,…

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