U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Vincheza Carter, from Cromwell, Alabama, assigned to the air department of the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), welds a purchase cable connection during a socket pouring evolution in Norfolk, Va., May 19, 2017.
Once complete, the sockets serve as a vital component of the ship’s flight deck arresting gear system. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Pastrick) www.dvidshub.net. Original public domain image from Flickr