190920-N-XI307-1056 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 20, 2019) Sen. Mazie Hirono, center, walks through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with Capt. John J. Cummings, left, Gerald R. Ford's commanding officer, and Capt. Timothy L. Waits, Gerald R. Ford's executive officer, during a tour of the ship. Hirono visited Gerald R. Ford to see first-hand the progress the ship is making during its post-shakedown availability. 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)