USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Homecoming
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) David McMaster, assigned to the air department of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) mans the rails following the ship’s eight-month maiden deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navy’s globally deployed force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington)