Presented By: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Creating a Culture of Excellence - - Captain John Meier, Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Captain John Meier will speak about building the crew to man the Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier and setting the standard to last the 50-year life of the ship.
Redesigned from keel to mast, the carrier will be able to launch aircraft more quickly while costing less to maintain, saving the Navy a projected $4 billion over the ship's life span.
Upon commissioning, the USS Ford will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation.
The new ship is named after President Ford whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey in the Pacific Theater.
Open Seating; Free Admission; Free Parking; Reception follows program.
Redesigned from keel to mast, the carrier will be able to launch aircraft more quickly while costing less to maintain, saving the Navy a projected $4 billion over the ship's life span.
Upon commissioning, the USS Ford will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and early decisive striking power in a major combat operation.
The new ship is named after President Ford whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey in the Pacific Theater.
Open Seating; Free Admission; Free Parking; Reception follows program.
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