USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Ceremony

President Donald J. Trump commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 22, 2017. CVN-78 is the lead ship of the new Gerald R. Ford class of aircraft carrier, the first new class in more than 40 years and begins the phased replacement of Nimitz-class carriers. (U.S. Navy video/Released)

[andresa]

Just Awesome... Go Navy. ....as a retired US Navy vet, I can't be any prouder to have served in the world's best Navy.

[xris]

My son did his first carrier landing qualification on the F18 Superhornet on this ship. I’m very proud of him.

[JeffreyEdwards]

That was one of the best ceremony coverage videos I've seen, great work.

[raodurvasula]

I love America with all my heart. God bless this wonderful country.

[danb.]

Wow. This was quite a ceremony! I'm impressed!! The XO did a great job, and so did everyone else. Thanks, US Navy!

[yveswalkerwalker]

This is the right way to showcase a military power. We Americans are proud people this is one magnificent moment for our DEFENSE .GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THE GREAT AND THE GOOD AMERICA🌎

[ChrisCoolahan]

the dude in the background at 20:00 telling his shipmate to salute LOL

[rayqueipo]

The commissioning of this great super aircraft carrier brings my memory back 76 years ago on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor what if the US Navy at that time have no aircraft carriers! It could been a great calamity of unimaginable proportions to the freedom loving people of the world....God bless your great country - Americans I envy all of you....

[philmortlock]

I'm Australian and proud to be we are allies of America and when they have got boats like this bad boy I'm definitely glad we are what a beast

[USAIRFORCE]

When of heard of President Ford's passing in 2006 I was heartbroken and deeply saddened. Though not old enough to remember his Presidency he has always been one of my favorite President's. Gerald was a man of integrity, honor, bravery, courage, honesty and respect! USS Gerald R. Ford not only carries on his legacy but pays a tremendous tribute to his memory. To all the crew who serve aboard this vessel know this: Americans all throughout the globe support you, we love you and we wish this mighty ship several successful and fulfilling deployments throughout her 30+ yrs at sea! In closing I wish all of you fair winds and following seas!

[venator]

I hope to serve on this carrier once I'm in the navy

[peterjunbalcita]

Makes me feel proud even if im not American.. truly GOD BLESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .🇺🇸

[michaelmitchell]

Greetings my fellow ship mates fr USS new jersey bb 62 us navy most power fill ship before USS ford.
Bb62 my ship was homeported in long beach CA my best duty station in my 6 active duty years during first Lebanon war

[markirons]

NAVET here, served aboard USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 and The Blue Diamonds VFA-146. Great ceremony / footage! FLY NAVY! Hooyah!

[endlessfreedomful]

What an magnificent ship, god bless America.

[glennbelldc]

Fare winds and following seas to the plank owner officers and crew of the G.R. Ford. I served 20 yrs in the Navy, I served on 2 carriers, 2 types of destroyers a shore duty at a torpedo station and a destroyer tender. I wish I could still serve. I wish you all the best and God Bless you and this fine new ship.

[Anthny]

God Bless the United States of America.

[edwardsibley]

God Bless America. And God bless our President and of United States Sailors and Marines.

[phtim]

Ms. Giao Phan currently serves as Executive Director for Ship
Maintenance and Modernization (SEA21B) at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

[chadbanket]

It takes 7 years building an aircraft carrier . I’m glad be apart of it