180117-N-TF680-0091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan 19, 2018) Lt. Nathan Cave, assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares for take off during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Gerald R. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)