171106-N-XU135-0075 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, approaches the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) during flight deck operations. Ford is currently underway conducting testing and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz/Released)