191002-N-YW238-1265 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 2, 2019) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) remove impure metals and ensure no air bubbles are inside of the terminal while preparing an arresting gear cable. This terminal serves as connection point between arresting cables to catch aircraft on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)