| Craig
Ford ICFN 1971-1975 .............................................................................. Craig was 17 when he
reported on
board, Craig lives in
Vista, 40 miles from VOLUNTEERING Craig has a very interesting job at General Atomics. A quality engineer for the new EMALS. It will be used on USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 |
 1972 E- Division |
 1974 at the Gyrocompass |
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) |
| A
new class of aircraft carriers. A new nuclear propulsion plant will
power the next class of aircraft carriers. The new plant will require
fewer operators thereby lowering life-cycle costs, and will provide
increased electrical power that will be available for the demands of
developing technology. Smart sensors will assist in further reducing
Navy watch standing requirements and in automating damage control
functions such as detecting fire and flooding situations. Flight deck
redesign and a transition to an advanced aircraft recovery system
(AARS) will reduce crew workload, enhance safety and reduce the costs
of operating and maintaining a carrier throughout its planned 50-year
life cycle. Wikipedia |
