170414-N-IX020-0083 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 14, 2017) -Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors man the rails as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing builder’s sea trials off the coast. The first- of-class ship—the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years—spent 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 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger/Released)