29 April 2021 Ford Carrier Strike Group Accelerates Integrated Training At-Sea The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) conducted their second iteration of integrated operations in the Atlantic Ocean, accelerating their watchstanders’ proficiency in the midst of Ford completing the final stages of post-delivery test and trials (PDT&T), April 18-26.
29 April 2021 Gerald R. Ford Welcomes French Armaments Procurement Agency Aboard during ISE 18 French Maj. Gen. Nicolas Hué, head of management unit, mission and support aircrafts, French Armaments Procurement Agency (DGA) and Rear Adm. Eric Malbrunot, deputy chief of naval operations for plans and programs for the French Navy embarked USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with members of their staff
24 April 2021 Gerald R. Ford Successfully Completes Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials ATLANTIC OCEAN – Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials (CSSQT) on April 17, representing a major milestone in validating the ship’s capability to defend itself and the crew.
23 April 2021 Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccinations Welcome At High-Through Put Venues The COVID-19 high-through put vaccination sites at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana are open for walk-in vaccinations starting April 22 and 23.
20 April 2021 CNAL Announces FY2020 Sea & Shore Sailors of the Year Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) named the fiscal year 2020 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, April 15.
15 April 2021 U.S., French Carrier Strike Groups Conduct Dual Carrier Operations in 5th Fleet The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), began dual-carrier flight operations with the French Navy (Marine Nationale) Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea, April 13.
14 April 2021 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7 Change of Command Ceremony Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 held a fly-over change of command ceremony while deployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), April 14, in the Arabian Sea.
09 April 2021 U.S. Navy Opens Second COVID-19 Vaccination Site In Hampton Roads A high through put COVID-19 vaccination site opened onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana April 9.
08 April 2021 USS Harry S. Truman earns 10th Battle "E" Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic announced Apr. 6 that the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was selected as the winner of the 2020 Aircraft Carrier Battle Effectiveness Award for the East Coast.
23 March 2021 Greek Prime Minister visits USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in Souda Bay Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other Greek officials visited the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, flagship of the IKE Carrier Strike Group, during a scheduled port visit in Souda Bay, Greece, March 23, 2021.