USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) comes alongside fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) in preparation for a fueling at sea, March 23, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)