NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 1, 2016) -- Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), addresses Sailors of the Quarter, their mentors and protégés during a luncheon honoring this quarter's awardees. Sailors of the Quarter are nominated and screened in a competitive process among peers in their respective pay grades throughout the command, each being evaluated on the content of their character and the quality of their work. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)