Three years later, on 4 March she was launched with sponsor Mrs. Ronald Nancy Reagan presiding. In November when President Reagan was elected, the Soviets were in Afghanistan, the Hostages were captive in Iran and the United States economy was suffering from the ravages of stag-flation. As the s progressed, the economy revived providing the strength to rebuild the US Navy and military, from its post-Viet Nam malaise, and eventually bring about the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Cold War threat.
Ronald Reagan is a Nimitz class nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Michael Reagan, eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, joined 2, sailors from the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan CVN in a ceremony marking the move aboard of the crew October 30, Crew move aboard is a significant milestone for the sailors who will serve aboard the ship. For the first time, the crew will be working, sleeping and eating aboard the carrier.
Ronald Reagan Sailors and Northrop Grumman Newport News Ship Builders worked side-by-side testing systems to ensure the warship can operate in defense of freedom around the world for the next 50 years. Fort Story, Va. CMWDS includes a series of sprinklers in vital areas throughout the ship to help contain the spread of fire or chemical, biological, radiological CBR attacks.
The ship's motto is "Peace Through Strength," a phrase coined by Reagan, who is credited for bringing an end to the Cold War and rebuilding the U. In the front row, behind Mr. Cheney, are the ship's sponsor and former First Lady, Mrs. Edwards Jr. USS Ronald Reagan CVN is brought to life with a flurry of activity; radars spinning, whistles blowing, signal flags being hoisted and the crew of the ship running across the gangplanks during the commissioning of the aircraft carrier at Naval Station Norfolk.
Official U. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th President of the United States, and is the ninth Nimitz -class aircraft carrier. The ship's motto is "Peace Through Strength," a phrase coined by President Reagan, who is widely credited for bringing an end to the Cold War, and rebuilding the U. As above. CVN was the first carrier named for a living President. Photo by John Whalen. The ship was underway off the coast of Virginia conducting flight deck certification. September 16, The carrier was departing the naval station as part of a ship sortie pending the arrival of Hurricane Isabel.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Newport News, Va. The wheel was made in the shipyard's wood-working shop and is a traditional gift for each new aircraft carrier that Newport News builds. Photo by Chris Oxley. Lill NL Navy photo OD The Super Etendard is a carrier-based single-seat strike fighter first introduced into service in It is armed with two 30mm guns and can hold a variety of air-to-air weapons and air-to-ground munitions.
Hilbrands NH June 21, Another view, as above. Pacific Fleet, 23 July Symonds, sthe Nimitz -class aircraft carrier completed a two-month transit around South America before arriving at her new homeport, 23 July San Diego, Calif. Various dignitaries attended the ceremony, including former First Lady Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and celebrities. Note the F Tomcat on one of the ship's waist catapults. The aircraft carrier was underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine carrier operations.
Ronald Reagan 's first port visit to Hawaii was in support of Operation Unified Assistance , the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was underway in the Pacific Ocean, conducting routine carrier operations.
O'Brien NO Hundreds of friends, family members and shipmates gathered to remember the former prisoner of war and Medal of Honor recipient who died July 5 in Coronado, Calif. Blachly NB Miller NM VFC was the Naval Reserve's premier adversary squadron providing threat tactics training to all Navy fighter and strike fighter squadrons. Gotland was selected by the US Navy to take part in a modern "battle" scenario. In November , the Swedish Government gave the go-ahead for Gotland and her crew to be leased to the Americans for a year to take part in naval exercises.
The submarine arrived at the San Diego Naval Air Station in June to operate as part of the "enemy" force pitted against US submarines and surface vessels. Army Maj. This was the maiden deployment for the Navy's newest nuclear powered aircraft carrier, in support of the Global War on Terrorism and maritime security operations. The Nimitz -class aircraft carrier and her Strike Group deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism and maritime security operations.
This was the maiden deployment for the Navy's newest nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The Nimitz -class aircraft carrier was on her maiden deployment, in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. NS : U. NSa : U. From their position they control the power, tension, and launch of each of the bow steam-powered catapults.
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group worked around the clock supporting forces on the ground in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The Nimitz -class aircraft carrier was deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.
MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material.
The U. Cichonowicz NC In early May the Reagan got underway for its second set of flight deck certifications. This was the ship's first underway since its maiden port visit to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Seven squadrons were on board to assist with the certification. The certifications began on May 5 and ended on May 8. June 9, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier pulled into Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit. More than 5, U.
Navy's Summer Pulse , which involves the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups CSGs , demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.
Operation Unified Assistance is the worldwide humanitarian effort to help Southern Asia recover from the devastating tsunamis that paralyzed the region Dec. January 22, The aircraft carrier pulled into Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a three-day port visit after spending 12 days underway on a mission supporting Operation Unified Assistance.
It returned to San Diego on Feb. April 27, The aircraft carrier is currently conducting routine carrier operations in the Pacific Ocean. May 16, The Reagan is currently underway in Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for the west coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons.
July 16, Hundreds of friends, family members and shipmates gathered, during a memorial service held aboard USS Ronald Reagan, to remember retired Vice Adm. James B. Stockdale and the former prisoner of war and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who passed away July 5 in Coronado, Calif. August 20, The San Diego-based aircraft carrier is currently conducting a weekend port call in Santa Barbara, California.
October 1, Nearly 3, friends and family members of the Reagan Sailors embarked the ship for a day of activities and sightseeing for the ship's Friends and Family Day Cruise. The event coincided with the annual San Diego Sea and Air Parade, which included demonstrations by various naval vessels and aircraft. November 17 , Capt. Terry B. Kraft relieved Capt. The goal of the exercise was to test the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the CSG in real-world scenarios. January 12, Cmdr. Gregory Harris relieved Cmdr.
The pilot ejected safely and was recovered. There were no injuries. March 19, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier departed Jebel Ali, U. Exercises included drills in communications, air defense and surface warfare tactics. Aircrafts from the Charles de Gaulle also made "touch-and-go" landings aboard Reagan during the exercise. CVW 14 launched more than 6, sorties, totaling more than 19, flight hours, more than 2, sorties and 14, flight hours have been in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Anchored off Hong Kong from June October 20, USS Ronald Reagan returned to homeport following a successful week of carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. The Reagan reached an aviation milestone Oct. Completing the milestone recovery was Lt. Robert Prince, from the Training Squadron VT 9 "Tigers", who has been in the naval aviation training program for the past 18 months.
November 3, A new type of aircraft arresting gear control system will be installed on USS Ronald Reagan in during the ship's next scheduled maintenance period.
The new arresting gear control system, the Advanced Recovery Control System ARC , replaces the mechanical systems and their associated controls used today with state-of-the-art arresting gear digital control system technology. December 2, USS Ronald Reagan is currently underway conducting routine carrier operations in the southern California operating area. March 1, Capt. Richard Butler relieved Capt.
Butler, a native of Lexington, Ky. He entered officer candidate school in and was designated a naval aviator in July March 15, Capt. April 9, The aircraft carrier pulled into Pearl Harbor for a brief port visit. Before departing for San Diego, more than friends and family members of the Reagan crew are expected to board the ship as part of the "Tiger Cruise.
November 9, The Reagan returned to homeport after completing four-days flight deck certification. November 16, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup relieved Rear Adm. Charles W. During the two day period Jan. January 28, The Reagan is currently of the coast of southern California conducting carrier qualifications. Returned home on April Kenneth J. June 12, Cmdr. Richard T. Brophy relieved Cmdr. Eric K. The 24,tonne ferry was carrying passengers and crew when it sank Saturday off Sibuyan Island, kilometres south of Manila, at the height of a typhoon.
Aircrews flew sorties around Panay and delivered more than , pounds of much-needed supplies to typhoon victims. July 28, The Reagan pulled into Sasebo, Japan, for a routine port call. CVN 76 launched its first sorties on Aug. October 25, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in Singapore for a scheduled port call. The aircraft from CVW launched more than sorties in support of ground forces in southern Afghanistan. This marks the first landing of VAQ 's Growlers aboard an aircraft carrier.
April 16, The aircraft carrier is currently off the coast of southern California conducting CQ. The departure was delayed for 24 hours because of a malfunction in a voltage regulator on one of the ship's eight electrical generators. August 2, Cmdr. Scott E. Raupp relieved Cmdr. Erik O.
0コメント