200119-N-IE405-1181 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2020) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Salty Dogs of Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 direct an E/A-186 Growler on the ship's flight deck. 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)