190422-N-XI307-1012 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 22, 2019) Vice Adm. William R. Merz, middle, deputy chief of naval operations for warfare systems, is greeted by Capt. John Cummings, right, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), after being rung aboard for an official visit. Gerald R. Ford is currently undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Seelbach) (This image has been altered by blurring out badges for security purposes)