190214-N-FH905-2118 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer observes the operation of the Upper Stage 3 advanced weapons elevator during a tour of the Navy's newest aircraft carrier. Secretary Spencer visited USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to see first-hand and hear from Sailors on the progress being made during the ship's post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. This image has been altered by blurring out badges for security purposes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker/Released)