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Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of flour in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea.

GULF OF OMAN (Jul. 16, 2009) Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of flour in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald More

Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Doras Koch receives fire team training from shipmates during a general quarters drill.

Persian Gulf, (Mar. 13, 2006) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Doras Koch receives fire team training from shipmates during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Re More

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Maya Mercadopadilla, clears debris from a female berthing aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during the ship's selected restricted availability.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Maya Mercadopadilla, clears debris from a female berthing aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN More

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Underway Operations

200916-N-ML137-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Danilo Altamirano, from Miami, makes a denture mold in the dental office of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS More

Seaman Myriam Villegas, from Houston, polishes a bell in the forecastle of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 01, 2016) Seaman Myriam Villegas, from Houston, polishes a bell in the forecastle of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a More

Lt. Gordon Finlay, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, answers questions from Cub Scouts, from Boy Scouts of America Far East Council, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

HONG KONG HARBOR (Oct. 04, 2017) Lt. Gordon Finlay, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, answers questions from Cub Scouts, from Boy Scouts of America Far East Council, on the flight deck of the aircr More

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Strike Groups transit the Western Pacific with ships from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.

WESTERN PACIFIC (Nov. 12, 2017) The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Strike Groups transit the Western Pacific with ships from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defen More

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), man the rails as the ship pulls into Busan

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), man the rails as the ship pulls into Busan. Reagan is the Navy's only forward deployed More

Sailors inspect fire fighting equipment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

SAN DIEGO (May. 02, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Fabrice Bordes, front, from New York, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Schwanz, from Fort Worth, Texas, inspect fire More

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) take their Maintenance and Material Management (3M) tests to earn their qualifications.

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 30, 2008) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) take their Maintenance and Material Management (3M) tests to earn their qualifications. 3M is an int More

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Holman, from Winchester, Texas, prepares food in the flag mess galley of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2013) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Justin Holman, from Winchester, Texas, prepares food in the flag mess galley of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is unde More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to drop a pallet of ordnance from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) onto USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to drop a pallet of ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reaga More

Sailors move food and water onto an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 15, 2011) Sailors move food and water onto an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76 More

Sailors verify maintenance records during a maintenance spot check.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 20, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaila Peters from Oak View, California, verifies her maintenance requirement card during a maintenance spot check on a float coat with Sen More

Sailors tighten a bundle of cargo nets aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2011) Logistics Specialist Seaman Jake Abbate, from Tempe, Ariz., and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Stigler, from Waterloo, Iowa, tighten a bundle of cargo nets aboard the aircra More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Jaime Plym looks through a sextant on the port bridge wing of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the ship departs homeport at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2010) Quartermaster 3rd Class Jaime Plym looks through a sextant on the port bridge wing of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the ship departs homeport at San Diego. A sexta More

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 prepares to land on the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 prepares to land on the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Preble (DDG 88) approaches the port side of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 15, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Preble (DDG 88) approaches the port side of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Longenecker (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Damian Weaver remove non-skid from the deck of the jet shop aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 24, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Longenecker (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Damian Weaver remove non-skid from the deck of the jet shop aboar More

An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) flies in a holding pattern.

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 02, 2006) An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) flies in a holding pattern as an F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck abo More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Cynthia Willson communicates from flight deck control with flight deck personnel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 19, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Cynthia Willson communicates from flight deck control with flight deck personnel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Rea More

Demonstrating his competence with a 12-guage-shotgun, a Sailor fires the weapon during a familiarization firing exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Persian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2006) Demonstrating his competence with a 12-guage-shotgun, a Sailor fires the weapon during a familiarization firing exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Rona More

A group of volunteers team-up and prepare steaks for the crew aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 18, 2005) A group of volunteers team-up and prepare steaks for the crew aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Tom Anton of the Anton Group, out of Bakersfield, More

Lt. Joel Rolley lifts weights in the main gym aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as part of maintain a healthy lifestyle month.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 04, 2007) Lt. Joel Rolley lifts weights in the main gym aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as part of "maintain a healthy lifestyle month." R More

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Rankin stands by to direct the SH-60 helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 4 to the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 06, 2007) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Rankin stands by to direct the SH-60 helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 4 to t More

Sailor uses a sound-powered phone to report simulated casualties to Damage Control Central aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a general quarters drill.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May. 24, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Reina Delgado, from Jupiter, Florida, uses a sound-powered phone to report simulated casualties to Damage Control Central aboard the Navy's fo More

Seaman Tyler Finley, from McMinnville, Oregon guides ordnance as it is transferred from the hangar bay of the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Dec. 01, 2015) Seaman Tyler Finley, from McMinnville, Oregon guides ordnance as it is transferred from the hangar bay of the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft More

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is moored during a scheduled port visit to Pusan, Republic of Korea.

PUSAN, Republic of Korea (Jul. 17, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is moored during a scheduled port visit to Pusan, Republic of Korea. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a routi More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Michael Costales, from New York, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Brendan Fagan

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Apr. 27, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Michael Costales, from New York, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Brendan Fagan, from San Franc More

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Warren logs the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) status of aircraft while standing strike watch aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 19, 2009) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Warren logs the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) status of aircraft while standing strike watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US More

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approaches Point Loma, Calif., as the ship completes its homeport change from Bremerton, Wash., to San Diego.

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 21, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approaches Point Loma, Calif., as the ship completes its homeport change from Bremerton, Wash., to San Diego. The return to San Diego is More

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operations.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 19, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operatio More

Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Michael Wallace, left, from Jackson, Ohio, ensures a milling machine drill bit shaves a key way precisely at the pre-aligned position on a tension wrench.

South Pacific Ocean (Jun. 18, 2004) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Michael Wallace, left, from Jackson, Ohio, ensures a milling machine drill bit shaves a key way precisely at the pre-aligned position on a tensi More

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes a "touch-and-go" landing prior to making the first arrested landing or "trap" on More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Alexander Gollihare uses an air hose to clear dirt and debris from the catwalks of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jul. 31, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Alexander Gollihare uses an air hose to clear dirt and debris from the catwalks of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Catwalks More

Aviation Ordnance Airman Taylor McQuinn signals the pilot of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 during a change of command ceremony.

MOLUCCA SEA (Jul. 04, 2015) Aviation Ordnance Airman Taylor McQuinn signals the pilot of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 during a change More

Members of the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mess and First Class Petty Officer Mess from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) perform deck maintenance during a CPO 365 community service event.

PEARL HARBOR (Jun. 30, 2014) Members of the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mess and First Class Petty Officer Mess from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) perform deck maintenance during a CPO 365 commu More

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams alongside Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Hamagiri (DD 155), JS Myoko (DDG 175), JS Haruna (DDH 141) and JS Yuugiri (DD 153) in preparation for a fueling at sea.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 17, 2007) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams alongside Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Hamagiri (DD 155), JS Myoko (DDG 175), JS Haruna (DDH 141) and JS Yuugiri (DD 153) i More

Capt. Christopher Bolt explains ship operations to Hiroyasu Izumi, minister plenipotentiary and deputy chief of mission at the Japanese Embassy, along with other Japanese dignitaries during a ship tour.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2015) Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), explains ship operations to Hiroyasu Izumi, minister plenipotentiary and dep More

Machinery Repairmen 3rd Class Weeks performs repairs on the ships number four collection, holding and transfer tank.

Pacific Ocean (May. 28, 2005) Machinery Repairmen 3rd Class Weeks performs repairs on the ships number four collection, holding and transfer tank (CHT) pump used to transfer waste from the ship to shore holding More

An F/A-18 Hornet prepares for an arrested landing aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 21, 2005) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) prepares for an arrested landing aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embark More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Carissa Clark, from Cape Vincent, N.Y., gives a tour of an arresting gear engine room to a group of distinguished visitors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Carissa Clark, from Cape Vincent, N.Y., gives a tour of an arresting gear engine room to a group of distinguished visitors aboard th More

A Sailor demolishes dry-wall during a community service project.

BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 18, 2012) Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Andriana Yzaguirre, from West Palm Beach, Fla., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), demolishes dry-wall during a community More

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following its 2017 patrol.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 04, 2017) The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following its 2017 patrol. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, ma More

Culinary Specialist Seaman Maya Aponte serves the crew cake during the kick-off to the active duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 05, 2018) Culinary Specialist Seaman Maya Aponte serves the crew cake during the kick-off to the active duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) aboard th More

The cremains of 14 service members and Department of Defense personnel sit on a table before being committed to the sea in a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 26, 2008) The cremains of 14 service members and Department of Defense personnel sit on a table before being committed to the sea in a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 09, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 lands on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 2017 ( More

Aviation Electrician Airman Dorian Skalecki, from Woodstock, Calif., cleans condensation off an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jul. 18, 2018) Aviation Electrician Airman Dorian Skalecki, from Woodstock, Calif., cleans condensation off an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 More

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participate in a damage control drill.

BREMERTON, Wash. (May. 12, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participate in a damage control drill. Ronald Reagan is homeported in Bremerton, Wash., while undergoing a docked More

Sailors stand as background assistance during flight deck drills aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 11, 2017) Sailors stand as background assistance during flight deck drills aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, p More

The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) prepares to pull alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10).

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2008) The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) prepares to pull alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) as an More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 unload cases of water off a C-2A Greyhound from Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 09, 2010) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 unload cases of water off a C-2A Greyhound from Fleet Logistics Combat Support More

Air Department Sailors prepare to taxi an SH-60S Seahawk helicopter across the flight deck at sunrise aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Pacific Ocean (May. 12, 2005) Air Department Sailors prepare to taxi an SH-60S Seahawk helicopter across the flight deck at sunrise aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is More

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to drop anchor in Sasebo harbor in Sasebo, Japan during a port call.

SASEBO, Japan (Jul. 28, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to drop anchor in Sasebo harbor in Sasebo, Japan during a port call. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is More

Information systems technicians assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) install an antennae on the ship's island.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 17, 2012) Information systems technicians assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) install an antennae on the ship's island. Ronald Reagan is homeport More

Leaderships participate in a cake cutting ceremony during a reception after the arrival of Ronald Reagan to Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 02, 2015) Capt. Christopher Bolt, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, W More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 take boxes of supplies off a C-2A Greyhound transport aircraft from Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 09, 2010) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 take boxes of supplies off a C-2A Greyhound transport aircraft from Fleet More

ailors fire a rifle volley during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 22, 2010) Sailors fire a rifle volley during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The ashes of twenty Sailors, Marines, and military family member More

Aviation structural mechanics perform upkeep on an EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2017) Aviation structural mechanics perform upkeep on an EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 in the hangar bay of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrie More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 02, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). More

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Soto instructs Sailors on M-16 handling requirements during a Security Reaction Force-Basic course aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 23, 2011) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Soto instructs Sailors on M-16 handling requirements during a Security Reaction Force-Basic course aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CV More

USS Ronald Reagan departs homeport at Naval Base Coronado.

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 06, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs homeport at Naval Base Coronado while transitioning to Naval Base Kitsap for a scheduled dock- planned incremental availability More

Sailors and Marines assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 participate in a scrubbing exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 07, 2010) Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 participate in a scrubbing exercise (SCRUBEX), a critical part of flig More

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), conducts a live-fire exercise of a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) weapon system during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 19, 2016) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), conducts a live-fire exercise of a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) weapon system during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. The RAM system provides su More

Operations Specialist 3rd Class Stephen Sittner, from Denver, mans the bridge navigational radar during sea and anchor detail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 04, 2011) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Stephen Sittner, from Denver, mans the bridge navigational radar during sea and anchor detail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ro More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 25, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-re More

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 31, 2016) The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fle More

The Valiant-class yard tugboat USS Seminole (YT 805) passes the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), currently moored pier-side at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 22, 2016) The Valiant-class yard tugboat USS Seminole (YT 805) passes the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), currently moored pier-side at Flee More

Aviation Ordinanceman 2nd Class Tyler Watts examines the barrel of a gun turret removed from an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the

GULF OF OMAN (Sep. 19, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Tyler Watts examines the barrel of a gun turret removed from an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 in the ha More

Sailors carry mooring lines through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 17, 2015) Sailors carry mooring lines through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting sea trials, one of the final stages of i More

Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kylie Hafner, from Ft. Walton, Fla., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), serves the homeless during a community service project at St. Vincent De Paul's cafeteria.

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 09, 2013) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kylie Hafner, from Ft. Walton, Fla., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), serves the homeless during a community service proje More

Capt. Chris Bolt, former commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), finishes pinning on Capt. Michael Donnelly's

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 12, 2016) Capt. Chris Bolt, former commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), finishes pinning on Capt. Michael Donnelly's "co More

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters Apra Harbor for a scheduled port visit.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 21, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters Apra Harbor for a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Lewis) File# 11 More

Sailors download ordnance from an EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN) 73.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jul. 23, 2015) Sailors download ordnance from an EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ge More

Sailors from the Aviation Ordnance team assigned to the

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 20, 2016) Sailors from the Aviation Ordnance team assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 load a CATM-9X Sidewinder onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet for an air-to-air warf More

Aircraft directors, wearing yellow flight deck uniforms, signal two F/A-18C Hornets, attached to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2007) Aircraft directors, wearing yellow flight deck uniforms, signal two F/A-18C Hornets, attached to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, into position on the bow More

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors form a blue ribbon on the ship's flight deck.

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 29, 2014) In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors form a blue ribbon on the ship's flight deck. Ronald Reagan is moored and homeported at Naval Base Corona More

An array of flashlights and personal light devices illuminate the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as she sails the seas of the 7th Fleet.

LUZON STRAIT (Jul. 01, 2016) An array of flashlights and personal light devices illuminate the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as she sails the seas o More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angela Crabtree, from San Diego, directs an F/A-18E Hornet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 04, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angela Crabtree, from San Diego, directs an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 on the fli More

Sailors secure cargo pendants to ordnance containers on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during an ammunition offload with USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2016) Sailors secure cargo pendants to ordnance containers on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during an ammunition offload with USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Ronald R More

An F/A-18 Super Hornet flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 23, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is en route to Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twen More

Capt. Chris Bolt, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), addresses the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during an all hands call in the ship's hangar bay.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) Capt. Chris Bolt, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), addresses the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during an all hands cal More

Sailors walk into a cloud of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during AFFF sprinkler testing.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 10, 2013) Sailors walk into a cloud of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during AFFF sprinkler testing. Ronald Reagan is underway conduc More

Vice President Michael R. Pence meets Japanese service members on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 19, 2017) Vice President Michael R. Pence meets Japanese service members on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The vice president' More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Steven Van plays his saxophone in the hangar bay to relax aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Persian Gulf (Apr. 25, 2006) Quartermaster 3rd Class Steven Van plays his saxophone in the hangar bay to relax aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan and embarked Carrier Ai More

Sailors on the flight deck catch their breath alongside an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Jun. 14, 2016) Sailors on the flight deck catch their breath alongside an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 during a break in flight opera More

Sailors man the rails, as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island.

Coronado, Calif. (Jul. 06, 2006) Sailors man the rails, as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island at the conclusion of her maiden depl More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Evangelista, from Seattle, ensures all systems are ready for launching an EA-6B Prowler.

ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Evangelista, from Seattle, ensures all systems are ready for launching an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical More

Aviation Mechanic Airman Joel-Marc Lobban, from Kingsland, Jamaica, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 15, 2018) Aviation Mechanic Airman Joel-Marc Lobban, from Kingsland, Jamaica, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 in th More

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW/AW/EXW) Lance Shults teaches a high block during non-lethal weapons training in the hangar bay of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 12, 2016) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW/AW/EXW) Lance Shults teaches a high block during non-lethal weapons training in the hangar bay of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Shults led the class More

Sailors discuss flight operations from the flight deck control room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 26, 2017) Sailors discuss flight operations from the flight deck control room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan is the flagship o More

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Tyler Corbin, from Edwardsville, Ill., performs routine maintenance on a half-ton manual hoist aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 04, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Tyler Corbin, from Edwardsville, Ill., performs routine maintenance on a half-ton manual hoist aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Myles Collins directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 to land on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Aug. 07, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Myles Collins directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 to land on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-de More

Sailors rig a hook during a replenishment-at-sea.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2013) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Luke Liggett left, from Avella, Pa., and Seaman Yoshemi Walters, from Rochester N.Y., rig a hook during a replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay of the airc More

Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Mikala Wolke fires a messenger line to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) from the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Aug. 16, 2018) Gunner's Mate Seaman Apprentice Mikala Wolke, from West Union, Ohio, fires a messenger line to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 06, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). More

Machinist's Mate 2nd Class James Conrad Yabut from San Diego dons protective gloves prior to removing a hose used to transfer liquid oxygen into a liquid oxygen cart aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Persian Gulf (May. 23, 2006) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class James Conrad Yabut from San Diego dons protective gloves prior to removing a hose used to transfer liquid oxygen into a liquid oxygen cart aboard the Nimi More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Donovan Dunn, from Baton Rouge, La., signals to raise a jet blast deflector.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Donovan Dunn, from Baton Rouge, La., signals to raise a jet blast deflector aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ron More

Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Brittney Stone, from Akron, Ohio, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76),

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 09, 2013) Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Brittney Stone, from Akron, Ohio, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), serves condiments to the homeless during a community ser More

The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sits pier-side at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 22, 2016) The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sits pier-side at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and More