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WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while pier side at White Beach Naval Facility. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on a patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors handle ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) April 8, 2017. Nimitz is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole Schroeder/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2017) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) handle line to seat the fuel probe during a replenishment-at-sea while underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission-readiness of the strike group's assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas T. Hans/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 5, 2017) Sailors chock and chain an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 9 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during flight operations. Cole is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (April 4, 2017) The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to begin a major maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeremy Moore/Released)
 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, pose on a rigid hull inflatable boat while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Matthew Fairchild)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) -- Lt. John Curran, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) deck department, rides a rigid hull inflatable boat while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Matthew Fairchild)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) Pilots taxi an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) .IKE and its carrier strike group are underway participating in a sustainment exercise designed to maintain deployment readiness as part of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) ....IKE (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2017) Sailors signal all clear for an E/A-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its carrier strike group are underway participating in a sustainment exercise designed to maintain deployment readiness as part of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
 

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Gents..go to USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78)
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Lots of photos there not seen elsewhere.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 8, 2017) -- Operations Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Salmon, from Orlando, Florida assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), stands as a lookout as the ship departs the pier. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gitte Schirrmacher)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) -- An SH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 “Knightdippers” lands on the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford. The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Elliott)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 9, 2017) Sailors supply power to an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB). GHWB is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Bowens/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 7, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Ryan Hilliard, a native of Erie, Pa., directs an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) April 7, 2017. Nimitz is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ian Kinkead/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2017) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Austin Snow, from Bettendorf, Iowa, and Chief Gunner's Mate Trayvon T. Turner, from Long Beach, Calif., participate in a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) while underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission readiness of the strike group's assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)
 
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 11, 2017) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) man the rails as the ship returns to Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 11, 2017. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, has completed its third forward-deployed naval forces patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/ Released)

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PLYMOUTH, United Kingdom (April 10, 2017) Sailors aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) render honors to the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) while departing Plymouth, United Kingdom April 10, 2017. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting its third patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 09, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Michael Phillips, from Statesville, N.C., serves prime rib to the crew during Sunday brunch on the aft mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) . IKE and its carrier strike group are underway participating in a sustainment exercise designed to maintain deployment readiness as part of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (April 10, 2017) Sailors assigned to VFA-22 "Redcocks" lower an M61A2 from an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting a tailored ship's training availability off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 9, 2017) Sailors direct a C-2A Greyhound attached to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB). GHWB is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)
 

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Here are three posts full of Ford Class Trials pictures. Some you have seen, others will be brand new. I thought they caught the feel of the Ford departing to sea. We will have to wait on the US Navy to gt some of the high speed and other photos of her out to sea:

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