<P> Major problems with the main turbine generators were found in June 2016 . The fix, requiring design changes, was installed and was verified during acceptance trials in May 2017 . </P> <P> The Initial Operational Test & Evaluation milestone was achieved in April 2017 . </P> <P> On 8 April 2017, Gerald R. Ford got underway under her own power for the first time as she headed to sea for builder's trials . She completed the trials and returned to port at Naval Station Norfolk on 14 April 2017 . </P> <P> On 24 May 2017, she got underway for acceptance trials and completed them on 26 May 2017 . </P>

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