Construction of an aircraft carrier
The nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is being built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015.
Aircraft carrier construction
Members of the media photograph the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Shipyard workers watch as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
The lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is prepared to be lifted into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
A shipyard worker stands in the lower hull as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Shipyard workers watch as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Members of the media photograph the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Shipyard workers watch as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
The lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lifted at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Shipyard workers look on as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
The lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is readied to be lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
The nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is ready for the lower bow section to be lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The ship will be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Aircraft carrier construction
Shipyard workers take measurements as the lower bow section of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is lowered into position at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 24, 2012. The first-of-its class aircraft carrier will be the nation's 11th in service once it is delivered to the Navy in 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)