171102-N-IX020-0040 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2017) Capt. Richard C. McCormack, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), greets Capt. Frank Rhoades, deputy air wing commander, prior to piloting an F/A-18E Super Hornet for the first time off the flight deck. Gerald Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger/Released)