ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) Capt. John J. Cummings, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer (right), talks to Capt. Timothy L. Waits, Ford's executive officer, following a visit from the Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. Secretary Spencer visited Ford as the ship conducts sea trials following its 15 month post-shakedown availability. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)