President Trump, Defense Secretary Mattis and other dignitaries including former Vice President Dick Cheney were on hand in Norfolk, Virginia for the commissioning of the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Proud day for @USNavy and nation as we commission #USSGeraldRFord (CVN 78) – new capabilities Ford brings will transform naval warfare
— Chief of Naval Operations (@USNavyCNO) July 22, 2017
Among the highlights was a sailor’s rendition of the National Anthem:
RT for our National Anthem at #USSGeraldRFord's commissioning ceremony! ?? pic.twitter.com/LJp7IlAxxo
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) July 22, 2017
U.S. Navy Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Berwyn Tinnion sings National Anthem. #USSGeraldRFord https://t.co/IaIkM6Bh9k pic.twitter.com/PiW2UM2VBP
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 22, 2017
Wow!
Goosebumps and tears! That was beautiful. ??
— Marie (@Mmarie2539) July 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/MaryAnnMulloy/status/888776183965462529
What a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem #USSGeraldRFord
— Katrina D. (@KdbugA) July 22, 2017
Beautifully done. https://t.co/WqXGZc7SoQ
— Sandi Rudegeair (@Flsandibeach) July 22, 2017
Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!
— Barbara Scholl⭐️⭐️⭐️?? (@DallasMimi) July 22, 2017