190605-N-XI307-1117 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 5, 2019) Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, center, commander of Naval Surface Warfare Center/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, is briefed by Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, ordnance handling officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on the capability of Gerald R. Ford's advanced weapons elevators during a tour of the ship. Ver Hage visited Ford to see first-hand the progress the ship is making during its post-shakedown availability and to speak directly to Ford leadership and Sailors. This image has been altered by blurring out badges for security purposes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Seelbach/Released)