190523-N-JO856-1049 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 23, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), explains the Ford class' increased warfighting capabilities during a briefing to Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, commander of Carrier Strike Group 4 on the ship's flight deck. The crew provided an update on post-shakedown availability progress, while highlighting the ship's capabilities. This image has been altered by blurring out badges for security purposes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marissa Bacon/Released)