190617-N-YW264-1024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, second from right, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Capt. Timothy L. Waits, left, Gerald R. Ford's executive officer, greet U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, and U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, vice chairwoman of the House Armed Services Committee-Seapower Subcommittee, during a visit to the ship. Scott and Luria visited Gerald R. Ford to see firsthand the progress the ship is making during its post-shakedown availability and to speak directly to Ford leadership and Sailors. This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring badges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Melvin/Released)