171005-N-AO748-0137 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Christopher Bullock, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23. Ford is underway conducting testing and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiana A. Raines/Released)