ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the third scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, August 8, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they may encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Gruss)