Carrier Gerald R Ford joins the Navy today

Carrier Gerald R Ford joins the Navy today NORFOLK — The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford came to life today in a commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, a time-honored tradition that ushered in a new generation of naval sea power. Carrier Gerald R Ford joins the Navy today Ship sponsor Susan Ford Bales made the call to send dozens of sailors in crisp white uniforms running onto the first-in-class ship that bears her father's name. President Donald Trump and Navy leaders looked on