171204-N-GY005-0023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Issac Ball, from Allegany, New York, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, cuts the line from the span wire during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12). Ford is currently underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)