200124-N-QI093-1091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2020) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the air craft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is currently conducting aircraft compatibility testing to further test its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ruben Reed/Released)