190214-N-FH905-2202 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) Vice Adm. Michael Moran, principal military deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition, is briefed by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Louis Mountain, from Seat Pleasant, Maryland, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78), on the electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) during a tour of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Moran visited to see firsthand 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)