200121-N-IE405-1665 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) flight deck 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 2nd Class Indra Beaufort/Released)