190917-N-YW238-1178 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 17, 2019) Russell Vought, acting director of Office of Management and Budget, receives a briefing from Cmdr. Mehdi Akacem, air boss of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on the ship's electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) during a tour of the ship. Vought visited Gerald R. Ford to see first-hand the progress the ship is making during its post-shakedown availability. This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring badges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)