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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 7:00 am    Post subject: Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) - MSO & ? - WestPac 798th FWFD · Quote “USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with CVW-14 and Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Seven embarked, who relieved Rear Admiral James P. Wisecup on 27 October 2008, while on deployment in the 7th Fleet Area of Operations departed San Diego, Calif. on 28 May 2009, as hundreds of friends and family members gathered pierside, with Captain Kenneth J. Norton commanding, who assumed command  May 2, 2008; on her fourth “Westpac” in support of national and theater cooperative security commitments in the western Pacific, and Indian Ocean in support of the global war on terrorism, possibly her 3rd Operation Enduring Freedom, 3rd Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and who knows maybe her 2nd Operation Iraqi Freedom, on most likely the U. S. Navy’s 91st Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet, while her third deployment she underwent her 2nd Operation Enduring Freedom and 2ndMaritime Security Operations (MSO) deployment on the U. S. Navy’s 88th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment from 19 May to 25 November 2008. She will under go her fourth deployment since her commission having completed an underway period off the coast of Southern California from 26 March to 21 April 2009, conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications from 16 to 20 April 2009; preceded by sustainment exercise (SUSTAINEX) in the Eastern Pacific from 11 to 25 March 2009, along with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), the guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101) and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). SUSTAINEX is the last coordinated exercise involving the ships of Carrier Strike Group 7 prior to its upcoming deployment later this year, returning to San Diego, Ca. on 26 March 2009. Prior to March Ronald Regan conducted Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications off the coast of Southern California from 17 to 25 February 2009, returning to San Diego, Ca. on 26 February 2009. Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 also trained instructor pilots to aid the transition from EA-6B Prowler to EA-18G Growler while underway with Ronald Reagan. This marks the first landing of VAQ 129's Growlers aboard an aircraft carrier. The carrier joins the other ships of its strike group which departed the day prior. She will under go her fourth deployment since her first deployment during “Summer Pulse 04” when departed Norfolk, Virginia on an inner fleet transfer from the east coast, arriving  at her new homeport in San Diego, California 23 July 2004, operating with the Pacific Fleet, ending her Western & Southern Atlantic and Southern & Eastern Pacific deployment around the Cape Horn operating with the United States Atlantic Command (Atlantic Fleet) under the direction of the 2nd Fleet on an inner fleet transfer from the east coast stationed at Norfolk, Virginia and Summer Pulse 04 and Homeport change. Underway in the Western Atlantic from 27 May to 3 June 2004 and the Southern Atlantic from 4 to 8 June 2004, Captain James Symonds presented the flag that draped the former President Reagan’s casket, which was also the one that flew over Capitol Hill on January 20, 1981, when the president was inaugurated, to Mrs. Reagan, as well as the flag that flew over the Ronald Reagan when the former president died on 5 June 2004, eleven months after the commissioning of Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan departed San Diego, California to participate in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 08-5 off the coast of Southern California commencing on 11 April to 21 April 2008, returning to San Diego, California on the 22nd , the exercise is designed to be a realistic exercise in real-world operations and the operational challenges faced by U.S. forces in cooperation with coalition militaries and was the final step in preparing the Ronald Reagan Strike Group for its third deployment and tested the group's ability to plan and execute the Navy's Maritime Strategy alongside other U.S. and coalition forces in complex, hostile warfighting environments. "JTFEX is a graduate-level exercise to ensure Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 will be ready to take the fight to our enemies when called upon," said Capt. Terry Kraft, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer at that time. Ronald Reagan completed Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 08-5 off the coast of Southern California from 11 to 21 April 2008, returning to San Diego, California 22 April 2008. Ronald Reagan conducted Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California from 17 March to 7 April 2008; conducted Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRSCQ) off the coast of Southern California from 9 to 12 March 2008, returning to San Diego, Calif.; underway in the Eastern Pacific from 10 to 14 February 2008, returning to San Diego, Calif.; underway in the Eastern Pacific from 8 to 10 January 2008, visited Santa Barbara from 11 to 13 January 2008, underway in the Eastern Pacific 14 January 2008, returned to San Diego, Calif. on 15 January 2008; conducted Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) off the coast of Southern California from 27 November to 17 December 2007, returning to San Diego, California 18 December 2007; conducted "Friends and Family Day Cruise" on 11 November 2007; conducted flight deck certification in the Eastern Pacific from 5 to 8 November 2007. She will undergo her fourth deployment since her commission and approximately the U. S. Navy’s 798th Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD)” (Ref. 72, 76, 84A & 373). "I'm proud of these Sailors, and I'm proud of their families - proud of their commitment, their excellence and their dedicated service," said Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, commander, Carrier Strike Group 7. "They understand the importance of their mission and the challenges ahead of them - they have worked hard, and they are ready” (Ref. 72, 76, 84A & 373). http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=45759 The vice president and his wife visited USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) May 14 as part of a familiarization tour of naval facilities in the San Diego area. This deployment will be the fourth for the San Diego-based Ronald Reagan, which recently received its second Battle "E" award for being the most combat-efficient carrier in the Pacific Fleet. Ronald Reagan CVW 14 also received the "Ramage" award for most efficient carrier air-wing team in the entire Navy. During its last deployment, the Ronald Reagan CSG performed a humanitarian assistance mission, supporting the armed forces of the Philippines, delivering more than 519,000 pounds of fresh water, rice and medical supplies to people affected by Typhoon Fengshen. Additionally, CVW-14, staging from Ronald Reagan in the Gulf of Oman, flew more than 1,150 combat sorties in support of coalition troops in Afghanistan, while the ships of COMDESRON 7 supported maritime security in the 5th Fleet area of operations. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=45579 “The Ronald Reagan Strike Group is comprised of Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Seven (CCSG 7), CVW-14, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 (CDS 7) , the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), which include the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). A detachment from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 will also be embarked aboard the carrier. “The squadrons of CVW-14 include the "Redcocks" of VFA-22, "Fist of the Fleet" of VFA-25 "Stingers" of VFA-113, "Eagles" of VFA-115, "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support (VRC) 30 and the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4” (Ref. 72, 76, 84A & 373).   http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=72066 090528-N-2344B-034 SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2009) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Ricardo Rivera gives a goodbye hug to his wife before boarding the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). This is the first time the couple will be separated by a deployment. Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman/Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=72066 The guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) commemorated the lives of eight former Sailors and two Navy family members during a burial at sea May 28. The ceremony occurred on the ship's fantail where an 18-person honor guard carried out the solemn duty of committing former shipmates to the sea. This is a time-honored naval tradition for military veterans who desired to be buried at sea. With the ship stopped in the water, and a seven-man rifle squad fired a 21-gun salute to honor the sacrifices of each Sailor and family member. The burial at sea was one of the very first events for Chancellorsville on its 2009 deployment with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group. "It's important to remember the past as we continue to go forward," said Lt. j.g. Jonathan Flacke, who helped organize the ceremony. "Something like this really makes us stop for a moment and remember why we are out here." According to naval tradition, the ship's commanding officer, Capt. John Nolan mailed a personal letter to each of the families of those committed to the sea, including a folded flag, a spent cartridge from each of the three rifle volleys and a chart showing the exact location of the ship at the time of committal. "As we prepare to head west on our deployment, it is an honor and privilege for our crew to take the time to remember fallen shipmates from the 'greatest generation,'" said Capt. Nolan. "This solemn ceremony is a special part of our naval heritage." http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=45840 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) underway in the Eastern Pacific from 28 May to 5 June 2009. The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group paid homage to veterans of the Battle of Midway and WWII in a special burial at sea ceremony in the Central Pacific June 6. The crew of the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), a ship named after Battle of Midway hero Adm. Jimmy Thach, performed a burial at sea for retired Cmdr. Dale "Abe" Simmons, one of Thachs' former wingmen. "Reading about the heroic exploits of Abe Simmons gave me chills," said Cmdr. Dave Haas, Thach's commanding officer. "Today, we honor a hero, and bury him at sea as he wished. But we also are saluting all of the veterans of Midway, one of the most strategic battles in Navy history. Heroes like our namesake, Admiral Jimmy Thach, changed the course of world history with their heroism, and it is an honor for our ship to bear his name and carry his legacy." During the ceremony, Thach was the centerpiece of a formation of the ships of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, which included the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101). As the ships steamed into the sunset, Thach Sailors committed Simmons' ashes to the sea while F/A-18 strike fighters from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 flew overhead in the missing man formation. "As an aviator, it is humbling," said Cmdr. Richard Brophy, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, and leader of the aerial formation. "To honor a legend like Commander Simmons in the same waters that witnessed one of our greatest victories is inspiring." Aboard Thach, the crew solemnly reflected on their special connection to the heroes of yesterday. "Midway was a victory of not only courage and determination but also of ordinary Sailors, like all of us, doing extraordinary things," said Haas. The burial at sea aboard Thach culminated three days of Midway remembrance in the strike group. Aboard the flagship, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Sailors watched related movies on the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Midway June 4 and held a special sunset wreath laying June 5. "The commitment and mettle of the American Sailor are unchanged," said Capt. Kenneth Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer. "Our core values of honor, courage and commitment are the same as they were 67 years ago." http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46043 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) visited Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 6 to 7 June 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) underway in the Eastern Pacific on 8 June 2009. http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=72463 090608-N-3659B-166 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 8, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Pacific Ocean while performing normal carrier operations. Ronald Reagan is on a routine deployment in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=72463 http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=72461 090608-N-3659B-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 8, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams through the Pacific Ocean while performing normal carrier operations. Ronald Reagan is on a routine deployment in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=72461 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) underway in the Western Pacific from 8 to 9 June 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) crossed the International Date Line, entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility underway in the Western Pacific on 9 June 2009. The strike group is made up of the flagship, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76); embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14; the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62); and the ships of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7--the guided missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Howard (DDG 83) and the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). The strike group entered the theatre after successful training in the 3rd Fleet (Eastern Pacific) area of responsibility. "We are ready for any mission, any tasking," said Capt. Kenneth Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer. "Our Sailors are prepared to carry out any mission in this region." During their last visit to the 7th Fleet AOR, in 2008, the ships and aircraft of the Ronald Reagan Strike Group conducted an eight-day humanitarian assistance mission for the victims of Typhoon Fengshen in the Republic of the Philippines. USS Ronald Reagan was commissioned in July 2003, making it the ninth and newest Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The ship is named after the 40th U.S. president, and carries the motto of "Peace through Strength," a recurrent theme during Reagan's presidency. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46073 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) underway in the Western Pacific from 9 to 16 June 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) commemorated the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts, while transiting the Sulu Sea near the Republic of the Philippines June 21. The ship took advantage of her proximity to Panay, the same island where the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group responded almost exactly one year ago, assisting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the typhoon. For the anniversary commemoration, Ronald Reagan hosted a delegation of distinguished guests from the Philippines, including senior-ranking AFP officials, remembering the relief efforts with a special ceremony. "There is no greater reward, no greater feeling than knowing you have helped a people, a dear friend and an important ally when they needed it most," said Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, commander of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group. "It is, after all, what friends do." Under Secretary Ernesto Carolina of the Republic of the Philippines' Department of Defense and Vice Adm. Ferdinand Golez, flag officer in command, Philippine Navy, joined Capt. Kenneth Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer, in a wreath-laying ceremony. Carolina and Golez set the wreath into the ocean to honor the teamwork of those who participated in the relief efforts and to remember the victims of the typhoon. "The wreath symbolizes the spirit of brotherhood, the best in people and the enduring friendship between our two nations," said Carolina. "The heroes, the Sailors of USS Ronald Reagan, they are the ones who delivered the goods to help our people and make them smile. The Filipino people are very grateful." During its role in the relief mission, June 25-July 3, 2008, the Ronald Reagan Strike Group helped deliver 519,000 pounds of rice, fresh water and medical supplies to victims of Typhoon Fengshen. More than a dozen helicopters staging from six strike group ships flew relief supplies from the airport in Iloilo to remote areas in Panay unreachable due to flooded roads. "I'm coming up on twenty-eight years of a commissioned service, and of all the missions I've done, the Panay humanitarian mission was the one I'm most proud of," said Norton. "Our Sailors helped people who were on the brink of despair. It's great to see and hear today that the island of Panay is in much better shape, thanks in part to our Sailors." In conjunction with the commemoration ceremony, Reagan dispatched a team of Sailors to Panay to restore Pavia National High School, which was damaged by the typhoon a year ago. Along with some local ROTC cadets, Sailors painted classrooms and laid concrete for a new building. Storekeeper 3rd Class (AW) Grace Geroche, a Reagan Sailor and native of Panay, attended Pavia National High School from 1998 to 2002 and participated in the restoration project. It was a much happier homecoming for Geroche, who a year ago had to help her family sweep mud out of her flooded home. "It feels good to restore the high school I once attended," said Geroche. "I wouldn't be where I am right now, if not for where I came from and where I grew up. It's always nice to give back to those people, especially my teachers, who are still there teaching and make an effort for you to learn. Ronald Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 are currently on deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. Reagan is joined by the other ships of her strike group, including the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), and the ships of Destroyer Squadron 7, which include the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG-73), USS Howard (DDG-83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG-43). http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46413 http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=73414 090626-N-4774B-048 SINGAPORE (June 26, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) are moored pier side while a Singapore coast guard vessel patrols the area. Ronald Reagan and Chancellorsville are in Singapore for a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=73414 Two ships and more than 5,000 Sailors from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Singapore June 24. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the strike group's flagship, and guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), moored pierside at Changi Naval Base for their first port visit in their 2009 Western Pacific deployment. Nearly 400 Ronald Reagan CSG Sailors are scheduled to participate in 13 volunteer projects for local schools, elderly care centers and charitable foundations. "The level of support from our Sailors has been outstanding," said Capt. Kenneth Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer. "Ronald Reagan Sailors consider it their duty to make a difference ashore, when we're guests of other nations." Ronald Reagan CSG, commanded by Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, is currently operating in 7th Fleet's Area of Responsibility as part of a regularly scheduled deployment to promote cooperation, security and stability in the region. Along with Ronald Reagan and Chancellorsville, the CSG consists of ships from Destroyer Squadron 7; the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101) and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan. The squadrons of CVW-14 include the "Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, the "Fist of the Fleet" of VFA-25, the "Stingers" of VFA-113, the "Eagles" of VFA-115, the "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, the "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support (VRC) 30, and the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4. This is the fourth deployment for Ronald Reagan. The ship is named after the 40th U.S. president and carries the motto of "Peace through Strength," a recurrent theme during the Reagan presidency. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46479 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) made a port visit at Changi Naval Base, Singapore from 24 to 27 June 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) departed Changi Naval Base, Singapore on 28 June 2009 and passed through the Strait of Malacca. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) underway in the Indian Ocean from 29 June 2 July 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) relieved Dwight D. Eisenhower CSG on 6 July 2009 and launched first sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom underway in the North Arabian Sea on the same day. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) underway in the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 6 to 29 July 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) made a port visit in the Middle East from 30 July to 2 August 2009. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) underway in the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 3 to 4 August 2009. _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license Last edited by Batman47 on Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:46 pm; edited 2 times in total
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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:37 pm    Post subject: · Quote USS Ronald Reagan Deploys Story Number: NNS090528-13 Release Date: 5/28/2009 5:42:00 PM From Carrier Strike Group 7 Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departed San Diego May 28 on a deployment to the 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Responsibility. The carrier joins the other ships of its strike group which departed the day prior, including the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), and the ships of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, which include the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan. "I'm proud of these Sailors, and I'm proud of their families - proud of their commitment, their excellence and their dedicated service," said Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, commander, Carrier Strike Group 7. "They understand the importance of their mission and the challenges ahead of them - they have worked hard, and they are ready." Friends and family members of Sailors aboard Ronald Reagan bid their Sailors farewell from the pier on Naval Air Station North Island. "Be safe and strong. We are here to support them. It's a tough job, and we are proud of them," said Pam Ortiz-Martin, a wife of a Sailor aboard Ronald Reagan. The deployment is the fourth for the San Diego-based Ronald Reagan, which recently received its second Battle "E" award for being the most combat-efficient carrier in the Pacific Fleet. The Ronald Reagan/CVW-14 team also received the Ramage Award for most efficient carrier-air wing team in the entire Navy. During its last deployment, the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group performed a humanitarian assistance mission, supporting the armed forces of the Philippines delivering more than 519,000 pounds of fresh water, rice and medical supplies to people affected by Typhoon Fengshen. Additionally, CVW-14, staging from Ronald Reagan in the Gulf of Oman, flew more than 1,150 combat sorties in support of coalition troops in Afghanistan, while the ships of DESRON 7 supported maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations. The squadrons of CVW-14 include the "Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, the "Fist of the Fleet" of VFA-25, the "Stingers" of VFA-113, the "Eagles" of VFA-115, the "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 113, the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139, the "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support 30, and the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 7 and the ninth of 10 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. The ship is named for the 40th president; its motto, "Peace through Strength," was a recurring theme during the Reagan presidency. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=45759 Chancellorsville Honors Former Sailors with Burial at Sea Story Number: NNS090603-22 Release Date: 6/3/2009 9:25:00 PM By Ensign George Kunthara, USS Chancellorsville Public Affairs USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, At Sea (NNS) -- The guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) commemorated the lives of eight former Sailors and two Navy family members during a burial at sea May 28. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=45840 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Honors Midway Veterans Story Number: NNS090608-13 Release Date: 6/8/2009 10:23:00 PM From Carrier Strike Group 7 Public Affairs USS THACH, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group paid homage to veterans of the Battle of Midway and WWII in a special burial at sea ceremony in the Central Pacific June 6. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46043 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group 7 Enters 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility Story Number: NNS090610-14 Release Date: 6/10/2009 4:35:00 PM By Carrier Strike Group 7 Public Affairs USS RONALD REAGAN, At Sea (NNS) -- The six ships of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group crossed the international date line June 9, entering the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46073 USS Ronald Reagan Commemorates Anniversary of Typhoon Relief Efforts Story Number: NNS090622-11 Release Date: 6/22/2009 3:30:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Frank E. Neely, USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs USS RONALD REAGAN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) commemorated the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts, while transiting the Sulu Sea near the Republic of the Philippines June 21. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46413 USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Singapore Story Number: NNS090624-15 Release Date: 6/24/2009 3:58:00 PM From Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Two ships and more than 5,000 Sailors from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Singapore June 24. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46479 CVN-76 CO - Captain Kenneth J. Norton, former Captain Terry Kraft CCSG 7 - Commander Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, former Rear Admiral James P. Wisecup, former Rear Adm. Charles W. Martoglio, former Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller CDS 7 - Commodore Captain William J. Nault, USN Captain Michael M. Gilday CVW-14 CO - Captain Richard W. Butler, former Captain Craig B. Williams Squadrons – VFA-22; VFA-25; VFA-113; VFA-115; VAQ-139; VAW-113; HS-4; VRC-30 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), San Diego, Ca. – 64th - Present – Up Dated 10 May 2009 http://www.reagan.navy.mil/index.htm   Commanding Officer Captain Kenneth J. Norton, former Captain Terry Kraft http://www.reagan.navy.mil/co.html Executive Officer Captain Ronald L. Ravelo, former Captain Kevin J. “Bud” Couch, former William J. Hart http://www.reagan.navy.mil/xo.html Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW/SS) Mark W. Rudes, former Master Chief James E. DeLozier (AW/SW) http://www.reagan.navy.mil/cmc.html Commander, Carrier Strike Group 7 (CCSG 7) COMCARSTRKGRU SEVEN http://www.ccsg7.navy.mil Commander Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, former Rear Admiral James P. Wisecup, former Rear Adm. Charles W. Martoglio, former Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller http://www.ccsg7.navy.mil/rdml.html Chief of Staff Captain Timothy M. Conroy, former Captain Brian J. McCormack           http://www.ccsg7.navy.mil/chief_of_staff.html                                                                                         Command Master Chief YNCM(SW/AW/FMF) Diego Perey, Jr                   http://www.ccsg7.navy.mil/cmc.html COMDESRON SEVEN (CDS 7) Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven DESRON SEVEN "The Golden Arrows" http://www.cds7.navy.mil/default.aspx History http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/History.aspx Commodore Captain William J. Nault, USN Captain Michael M. Gilday http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/COMMODORE.aspx Chief of Staff LCDR Thomas E, Shultz, former Commander Dean A. Commander Jacobs, former Carl A. Burkins http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/CHIEF%20STAFF%20OFFICER.aspx DESRON SEVEN SHIPS COMDESRON SEVEN (CDS 7) Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven DESRON SEVEN "The Golden Arrows" http://www.cds7.navy.mil/default.aspx History http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/History.aspx Commodore Captain William J. Nault, USN Captain Michael M. Gilday http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/COMMODORE.aspx Chief of Staff Commander Dean A. Commander Jacobs, former Carl A. Burkins http://www.cds7.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/CHIEF%20STAFF%20OFFICER.aspx DESRON SEVEN SHIPS http://www.cds7.navy.mil USS Halsey (DDG-97) http://www.halsey.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Halsey (DDG-97) History http://navysite.de/cg/cg23.htm USS Halsey (DDG-97) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01097.htm USS HALSEY was the eighth ship in the LEAHY-class of guided missile cruisers and the first ship in the Navy named after Fleet Admiral Halsey. The commissioning ceremony of USS HALSEY even included a eulogy by Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, on Fleet Admiral Halsey's illustrious career. Commissioned as a guided missile frigate and later reclassified a guided missile cruiser on June 30, 1975, HALSEY was decommissioned and stricken from the Navy Register on January 28, 1994 at San Diego. Transferred March 7 the same year to the Maritime Administration, she was laid up at the Suisun Bay, CA. reserve to await final disposal. HALSEY was sold to International Shipbreaking Corp., Brownsville, Tx., for scrapping. USS Benfold (DDG-65) http://www.benfold.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Benfold (DDG-65) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg65.htm USS Benfold (DDG-65) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01065.htm USS BENFOLD is the 15th ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Guided Missile Destroyers. USS Gridley (DDG101) “IGNIS UBI PARATUS” http://www.gridley.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Gridley (DDG101) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg101.htm USS Gridley (DDG101) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01101.htm USS GRIDLEY is the 51st ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Aegis guided missile destroyers and the fourth ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS Decatur (DDG 73) "IN PURSUIT OF PEACE" http://www.decatur.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Decatur (DDG 73) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg73.htm USS Decatur (DDG 73) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01073.htm USS DECATUR is the 23rd destroyer in the ARLEIGH BURKE class and the 13th ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works. USS Howard (DDG 83) "READY FOR VICTORY" http://www.howard.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Howard (DDG 83) http://www.navy.mil/local/howard USS Howard (DDG 83) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg83.htm USS Howard (DDG 83) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01083.htm USS HOWARD is the fifth OSCAR AUSTIN class guided missile destroyer and the third ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. USS Thach (FFG 43) “Ready and Able” http://www.thach.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Thach (FFG 43) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG43.HTM USS Thach (FFG 43) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0743.htm USS THACH is the 34th OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided missile frigate and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. OTHER TASK FORCE SHIPS USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) “PRESS ON” http://www.chancellorsville.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) History http://navysite.de/cg/cg62.html USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1162/040162.htm USS CHANCELLORSVILLE is the 16th guided missile cruiser in the TICONDEROGA class and the 12th ship in that class built by Ingalls. USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) “Legend of Service” http://navysite.de/ships/aoe7.htm http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/59/5907.htm USNS RAINIER is one of the biggest supply ships in the world and the second AOE in the SUPPLY - class. RAINIER was decommissioned on August 29, 2003, and was transferred to the Military Sealift Command where she was placed back in service as a "United States Naval Ship." As a US Naval Ship, RAINIER does no longer carry the weapons systems she previously (as "USS RAINIER") was equipped with. One of these systems was the Phalanx CIWS. SSN70 Tucson http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/ssn-770.htm FORMER SHIPS USS Milius (DDG-69) "Alii Prae Me" http://www.milius.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Milius (DDG-69) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg69.htm USS Milius (DDG-69) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01069.htm USS MILIUS is the 19th ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Guided Missile Destroyers. The ship is named for the late Captain Paul Milius, an OP-2E reconnaissance pilot who was shot down during the Vietnam War. USS MILIUS is taking part in an Optimal Manning Project that reduces the numer of billets authorized from 289 to 231. Aboard MILIUS, the installation of a new self-service mess line has allowed the ship to reduce the number of food service attendants (FSA) on the ship. Greater use of video cameras for remote monitoring will reduce the need aboard MILIUS for 24-hour manning of certain watches and distance support software will give Sailors an increased capability to access technicians ashore. Aboard MILIUS, some procedural changes have also helped the ship to reduce billets. The boatswain's mate of the watch, quartermaster of the watch and signalman of the watch have been consolidated into a new position called the bridge specialist. Electronics technicians and information systems technicians are learning each other's jobs and the ship is adopting a more flexible, rapid-response approach to damage control, using one robust repair locker instead of three to fight a main-space fire. USS McCampbell (DDG-85) “Relentless in Battle” http://www.mccampbell.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS McCampbell (DDG 85) http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ddg85 USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=109 USS McCampbell (DDG-85) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg85.htm USS McCampbell (DDG-85) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01085.htm Sponsored by the former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, USS McCAMPBELL is the seventh Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE-class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Captain David McCampbell. In June 2007, the McCAMPBELL shifted her homeport from San Diego, Calif., to Yokosuka, Japan, where she relieved the USS GARY (FFG 51). USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) “Ingenuity – Daring – Discipline” http://www.lake-champlain.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) History http://www.navysite.de/cg/cg57.html USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1157/040157.htm USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN is the eleventh TICONDEROGA class Guided Missile Cruiser and the tenth ship of that class built by Ingalls. LAKE CHAMPLAIN is the third ship in the Navy to bear the name. COMCARAIRWING FOURTEEN (CVW-14) http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-14 Commanding Officer Captain Richard W. Butler, former Captain Craig B. Williams http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-14/cag.htm Deputy Commander Captain Thomas P. Lalor , former Richard W. Butler http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-14/dcag.htm Command Master Chief CMDCM Master Chief White, formerMaster Chief Odie "J" Cook http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/cvw-14/cmc.htm STRKFITRON 22 (VFA-22) "Fighting Redcocks" F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron TWO TWO http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-22 STRKFITRON 115 (VFA-115) "Eagles" Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ONE FIVE http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-115 STRKFITRON 113 (VFA-113) " Stingers " F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ONE THREE http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vaw113 STRKFITRON (VFA-25) "Fist of the Fleet" F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron TWO FIVE http://www.csfwp.navy.mil/vfa-25 VAQRON 139 (VAQ-139) "Cougars " EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron ONE THREE NINE http://vaq-139.ahf.nmci.navy.mil CARAEWRON 113 (VAW-113) "Black Eagles" E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE THREE http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vaw113 HELANTISUBRON 4 (HS-4) "Black Knights" SH-6OF SeaHawk HH-6OH NightHawk http://www.hs4.navy.mil FLELOGSUPPRON 30 DET (VRC-30 DET) "The Providers" C-2A Greyhound (COD) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron THREE ZERO DET http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vrc30 As of July 10 2008: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with CVW-14 and Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Seven who relieved Rear Admiral James P. Wisecup on 27 October 2008, while on deployment in the 7th Fleet Area of Operations arrived  San Diego, Calif. on 25 November 2008, as hundreds of friends and family members gathered  pierside, with Capt. Kenneth Norton commanding, who assumed command  May 2, departing on 19 May 2008; her third “Westpac” in support of national and theater cooperative security commitments in the western Pacific, and Indian Ocean in support of the global war on terrorism, her 2nd Operation Enduring Freedom and 2ndMaritime Security Operations (MSO) deployment on the U. S. Navy’s 88th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet ended. Her 4th deployment ended since her commission on what would be approximately the U. S. Navy's 792nd carrier FWFD. http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12745#12745 The Ronald Reagan Strike Group is comprised of CCSG 7, CVW-14, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), the guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Gridley (DDG 101), USS Howard (DDG 83) and the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) and the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (TAOE 7). The squadrons of CVW-14 include the "Redcocks" of VFA-22, "Fist of the Fleet" of VFA-25, "Stingers" of VFA-113, "Eagles" of VFA-115, "Black Eagles" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, "Providers" of Carrier Logistics Support (VRC) 30 and the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4. As of 20 April 2007: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with CVW-14 arrived San Diego, California 20 April 2007, departing 5 January 2007, on her second “Westpac” deployment under the Navy's Fleet Response Plan (FRP) and will operate in the western Pacific in support of U.S. commitments in the region in Exercise Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration/Foal Eagle (RSOI/FE). FRP provides the U.S. with the ability to respond to any global commitment with flexible and sustainable forces and the ability to rapidly respond to a range of situations on short notice. Her 3rd deployment since her commission on what would be approximately the U. S. Navy's 783rd carrier FWFD. The more than 5,000 Sailors assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7, Destroyer Squadron 7, Explosives Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Det. 15, and Carrier Air Wing 14 that comprise the Reagan (CSG) deployed Jan. 27 under the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan, which provides the United States with the ability to respond to any global commitment with flexible and sustainable forces, and the ability to rapidly respond to a range of situations on short notice. As of 6 July 2006: Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with CVW-14 and Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Seven embarked arrived San Diego, California 6 July 2006, ending her maiden voyage; conducting naval operations in support of the global war on terrorism, as well as national and theater cooperative security commitments in the Western Pacific, her first “Westpac” in support of national and theater cooperative security commitments in the western Pacific and Guam operating area where she participated in Exercise "Valiant Shield 2006" upon conclusion of naval operations in support of the global war on terrorism; making her presence in the Indian Ocean known for the first time on several voyages, her 1st Operation Iraqi Freedom, 1st Operation Enduring Freedom, 1st Maritime Security Operations (MSO) deployment and Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the French navy, her first Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment ended on the US Navy’s 82nd Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet., reactivated with operational control of the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea, headquartered in Manama, Bahrain in July 1995, while U.S. Naval Forces Central Command operational control extends to the Indian Ocean following the war with Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), with the Commander, 7th Fleet, serving as naval component commander for Central Command, at the beginning of Operation Southern Watch.  Her second deployment ended (4 January to 6 July 2006) since her commission on 12 July 2003 and approximately the US Navy’s 775th carrier FWFD. Reagan Carrier Strike Group Conducts PASSEX with French Navy By Chief Journalist (SW) Donnie Ryan, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Public Affairs ABOARD USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Arabian Gulf – USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 7, along with USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85), took part in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the French Navy April 27. French ships participating in the PASSEX were FS Charles de Gaulle (R-91), the first nuclear-powered surface vessel and flagship of the French Navy, and FS Cassard (D-614), the lead ship in the Cassard class of French anti-air frigates. The squadrons of CVW-14 include the “Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, the “Fist of the Fleet” of VFA-25, the “Stingers” of VFA-113, the “Eagles” of VFA-115, the “Black Eagles” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, the “Cougars” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139, the “Providers” of Carrier Logistics Support (VRC) 30, and the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4.   http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2006/71.html As of 18 April 2005: On 23 July 2004, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with CVW-11 embarked arrived at her new homeport in San Diego, California, operating with the Pacific Fleet, ending her Western & Southern Atlantic and Southern & Eastern Pacific deployment around the Cape Horn operating with the United States Atlantic Command (Atlantic Fleet) under the direction of the 2nd Fleet and Summer Pulse 04 and Homeport change. Underway in the Western Atlantic from 27 May to 3 June 2004 and the Southern Atlantic from 4 to 8 June 2004, Captain James Symonds presented the flag that draped the former President Reagan’s casket, which was also the one that flew over Capitol Hill on January 20, 1981, when the president was inaugurated, to Mrs. Reagan, as well as the flag that flew over the Ronald Reagan when the former president died on 5 June 2004, eleven months after the commissioning of Ronald Reagan. Underway in the Southern Atlantic from 4 to 8 June 2004, Ronald Reagan made a port call at Rio De Janeiro from 9 to 12 June 2004, prior to operating in the Southern Atlantic from 14 to 21 June 2004 and the Southern Pacific from 22 to 23 June 2004, making a port call at Valparaiso, Chile from 25 to 29 June 2004. Underway in the Pacific Ocean from 30 June to 8 July 2004, Ronald Reagan made a port call at Callao, Peru from 9 to 12 July 2004, prior to operating in the Pacific Ocean from 13 to 22 July 2004, transiting the Straits of Magellan on Sunday and Monday (Days 25 and 26) beginning at 0500 local (same as EST) on Sunday - we think the first nuclear aircraft carrier to do so; her first deployment since her commission. “On 2 June 2004, the Navy announced the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs) to demonstrate the Navy’s ability to provide credible combat power across the globe by operating in five theaters with other U.S., allied and coalition military forces. Dubbed Summer Pulse’04, this exercise was the first of the Navy’s new Fleet Response Plan (FRP) slated to result in increased force readiness and the ability to provide combat power in response to a crisis. Along with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), the other carriers involved were USS George Washington (CVN-73), USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), USS Enterprise (CVN-65), and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)” (Ref. 549). USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), San Diego, Calif. Official U. S. Navy Web Site – 373 http://www.reagan.navy.mil USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn76 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=6 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Story Archive – 374 http://www.news.navy.mil/media/allhands/acrobat/ah200202.pdf   USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) http://www.cnaf.navy.mil USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/76.htm Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=117 Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html References:  1, 72, 76, 84A, 373, 526, 678 & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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