Ford Successfully Completes Shock Trials

Credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Melvin | Date Taken: 08/08/2021
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completes Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 8, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)