200119-N-IE405-1009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations aboard the ship. 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 2nd Class Indra Beaufort/Released)