Full Ship Shock Trials | U.S. Navy USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 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. Credit to: Seaman Jackson Adkins, Petty Officer 2nd Class William Spears, Seaman Apprentice Zachary Guth Follow Us On These Places For Update