190920-N-XI307-1457 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Sept. 20, 2019) Sen. Mazie Hirono, center, speaks with Capt. John J. Cummings, left, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Rear Adm. James Downey, from the program executive office for aircraft carriers, in the ship's in port cabin 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)