Latest "USS-Ford" stories

This officer went from being a homeless teenager to a nurse on the USS Ford

Enlisting in the military was a way to break free from the unfortunate circumstances of her middle teen years, Lt. Cmdr. Susan Murphy said.

By Diana Stancy Correll

15 months ago

Meet the Navy pilot who’s landed on six classes of US aircraft carriers

From the non-nuclear powered flattops of the Forrestal, Kennedy and Kitty Hawk to the Enterprise, Nimitz and the Ford classes, Capt. Cassidy "Dudley" Norman has hooked them all.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

The ‘Iron 9’: The Ford’s all-female bridge watch team is impressing fellow sailors

“I think it sends a great signal to the Ford and to the whole Navy,” said the aircraft carrier's assistant first lieutenant.

By Dave Ress, (Norfolk, Va.) Daily Press via the AP

2 years ago

A fighting Ford prepares to join the fleet

The Navy’s top officer says the troubles plaguing the Navy’s newest flattop have been solved and he expects that it soon will terrorize foes and fascinate friends.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ gets special at-sea premiere

The crew of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford got a big surprise this morning.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Trump again bashes EMALS technology

His comments came as he discussed wasteful military spending.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago