191027-N-NO627-1247 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer rides a utility elevator onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a visit to the ship at sea. Spencer visited Gerald R. Ford as the ship conducts sea trials following its 15 month post-shakedown availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Angel Thuy Jaskuloski/Released)