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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Topped Off with 555-Metric Ton Island

Ford Island Landing |Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated significant progress today as the 555-metric ton island was lowered onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at the company's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

The island will serve as the command center for flight deck operations aboard the first of the next-generation class of aircraft carriers.

"The Gerald R. Ford continues our tradition of building quality ships," said NNS President Matt Mulherin. "It is our duty, our responsibility and--indeed--our great privilege because we know CVN 78 will provide American presence and diplomacy anywhere she is needed. She will be home to thousands of sailors, and she will keep President Ford's legacy alive for future generations."

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