The sun rises over Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), marking the beginning of the second day of Fast Cruise. Ford is conducting a three-day Fast Cruise to familiarize the crew with the ship’s systems for an extended period of time. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Carter/ Released)
[Rant commencing]
In the realm of power projection, you can’t go wrong with a US Navy aircraft carrier.
America’s newest carrier class, the Gerald R. Ford, is a technological marvel that cost US taxpayers a staggering $13 billion.
Army & Air Force Veteran | Global Security Writer for War is Boring, GENmag, OneZero, Edge | Law Student at WMU | TEDx Speaker | Dad to 3 | Hates nukes
Army & Air Force Veteran | Global Security Writer for War is Boring, GENmag, OneZero, Edge | Law Student at WMU | TEDx Speaker | Dad to 3 | Hates nukes