grok：Has Ford carrier ever successfully launched F35C？

Yes, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has successfully launched the F-35C using its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) during testing. These tests, conducted as part of sea trials and system validation, confirmed that EMALS can effectively launch the F-35C. However, full operational deployment of F-35C squadrons on the Ford has not yet occurred, pending upgrades to equipment like the Jet Blast Deflectors, expected after 2025.