191025-N-YW238-1240 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 25, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gets underway for the first time since beginning its post-shakedown availability in July 2018. Gerald R. Ford is currently conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of the ship's systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin/Released)