THE TENSION: Combat Camera: USS Ronald Reagan Deploys

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) -- A Sailor embraces a loved one during the early morning hours before boarding the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for deployment. Ronald Reagan and attached ships of the Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations from Naval Station North Island on Jan. 27. Surge deployments are part of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan (FRP), which ensures ships are able to respond to real-world situations by maintaining high states of readiness during their surge windows. The Reagan CSG is comprised of, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, Commander Carrier Strike Group 7 (CCG 7), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Detachment 15. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique M. Lasco (RELEASED)

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) -- Sailors arrive in the early morning hours to board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the ship prepares to depart on deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Joseph M. Buliavac (RELEASED)

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) -- Seaman Mathew Arthur heaves around a line aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during preparations for getting underway. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby (RELEASED)

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits San Diego Bay. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) -- On the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors man the rails, as final preparations are made for getting underway for deployment. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- Sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) for launch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) performs a touch and go. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean on a surge deployment in support of U.S. military operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- Operations Specialist 3rd Class Marian Cox from Holland, Mich., stands watch on vultures row as guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) sails alongside USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently underway in support of operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joe Painter (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) transfers JP-5 to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a refueling at sea. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently underway in support of operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- Watching the hand signals of an aircraft handler on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a pilot assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) is directed into launch position. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently underway in support of operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- In a flash of steam and fire, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) rockets down the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after being launched from the number one steam-powered catapult. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently underway in support of operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) -- Aircraft fill the hanger bays on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after recently embarking Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14). Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group is currently underway in support of operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis (RELEASED)

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