Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Hillard, aviation boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Hillard, aviation boatswain's mate (handling), directs an FA-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 into position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan)