200116-N-UE367-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2020) Sailors assigned to the aair department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) direct an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 on during flight operations. Gerald R. Ford is currently conducting aircraft compatibility testing to further test its electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and advanced arresting gear. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesus O. Aguiar/Released)