170426-N-OG138-0029 NORFOLK (April 26, 2017) U.S. Naval Air Forces Atlantic Force Master Chief William Smalts talks with Sailors assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is the first in class of the Ford nuclear aircraft carriers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Fairchild/Released)