USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) EMALS
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2019) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Louis Mountain Jr., from Seat Pleasant, Maryland, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, signals the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) to launch during no load testing on the ship's flight deck. This was the first test of Ford's EMALS since the end of its post shakedown availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)
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