191027-N-NO627-1317 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer mans the helm of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with the assistance of Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Allen Jen, from San Jose, assigned to Gerald R. Ford's deck department, 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)