An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches, and later performs an arrested landing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). This is USS Ford's first successfully aircraft launch and recovery with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), which replaces the older steam-driven systems. The aircraft carrier is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. - AiirSource Military covers events and missions from the United States Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marine Corps

Take a look at the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford - CVN 78. Ford and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 recently completed integrated carrier strike group operations, under the operational control of Carrier Strike Group 12. Read More: https://go.usa.gov/x7vne | U.S. Navy