ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Thomas W. Harker receives salutes from rainbow sideboys aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) upon arrival to the ship for a visit for his first visit to the ship, March 16, 2021. Harker met with senior leaders to discuss Gerald R. Ford and Ford-class unique capabilities, as well as key achievements toward its operational readiness. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Joseph Flesch)