200127-N-TF680-1254 ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Jan. 27, 2020) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition the Hon. James F. Geurts and members of the media observe a F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, launch from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Geurts visited Ford to see the progress made while conducting aircraft compatibility testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)