Keywords: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) on the James River in 2013.JPG USS Gerald R Ford CVN-78 transits the James River during the ship's launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard pier three for the final stages of construction and testing Ford was christened on 9 November 2013 and was under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipyard Virginia USA 2013-11-17 131117-N-DO831-080 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 165662 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P Campbell PD-USGov-Military-Navy General views of USS Gerald R Ford CVN-78 |