NORFOLK (June 7, 2021) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) prepare to lower the national ensign prior to getting underway for full ship shock trials, June 7, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials on new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under the harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trenton Edly)