Nov. 17, 2013 – The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) floats in the James River after being launched from dry dock at Newport News Shipbuilding. Photo by Chris Oxley Post date September 2, 2020 ← Nov. 9, 2013 – Susan Ford Bales smashes a bottle of American sparkling wine across the bow of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to christen the aircraft carrier. Photo by John Whalen → Feb. 6, 2015 – The sun rises over the south end of the shipyard, featuring Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the VASCIC building. Photo by Ricky Thompson