170412-N-GY005-024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 12, 2017) Capt. Richard McCormack, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford�s (CVN 78) commanding officer, explains the dynamics of the bridge watch team to this week's Sailors of the Day. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)