200118-N-YW264-2193 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2020) A T-45 Goshawk assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 is signaled to take-off from from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Gerald R. Ford is conducting aircraft compatibility testing to further test its electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and advanced arresting gear. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin/Released)