48K views · 1.6K reactions | 25 decks, over one thousand feet long, and the ability to launch aircraft in a matter of minutes, the USS Gerald R. Ford is the United States Navy's newest and mightiest vessel. In preparation for launch day crews train for any and every scenario. Every machine is born with a mission. Some are meant to be bigger. Don't miss the series premier of 'The Mightiest', Sunday at 9/8c right after Air Disasters. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook