180214-N-YW238-0011 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 14, 2018) Capt. Brent Gaut, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to Sailors during the January and February birthday luncheon held on the mess decks. Sailors born in January and February were invited to a special lunch as part of Ford's monthly birthday celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)