Thursday, July 9, 2009

Combat Camera: Aboard USS Ronald Reagan, July 9, 2009

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 approaches for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amanda L. Ray.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) Hornets and Super Hornets are secured on the flight deck as they are repositioned in preparation to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Aircraft are repositioned frequently on the flight deck to make room for launches and recoveries during flight operations. Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mates assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, move a drop tank across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Aviation machinist's mates maintain service, adjust, and replace aircraft engines and accessories. Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 is prepared for launch from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amanda L. Ray.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) Two final checkers give flight deck training to two trainees as they perform a final check on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Black Eagles of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, before the aircraft is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan relieved USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as Commander, Task Force 50 July 6, and launched its first sorties to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 4, 2009) Lt. Steven Parente cleans the window of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 4, 2009) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Steven Wilson points a Navy Firefighter's Thermal Imager (NFTI) at a simulated fire while firefighting teammates man the hose during General Quarters training aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lex T. Wenberg.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 3, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Steven Aldridge inspects the after burner of a F404 engine in the jet shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Aviation machinist's mates maintain, service, adjust and replace aircraft engines and accessories. Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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INDIAN OCEAN (July 1, 2009) Newly promoted officers get soaked during a "Wetting Down" portion of a promotion ceremony on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). "Wetting Down" is when officers throw buckets of water at newly promoted officers to celebrate their new rank. Ronald Reagan is underway on a scheduled deployment in the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 3, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Seana Sprayberry unscrews bolts to remove the top half of the combustor of a F404 engine so maintenance may be preformed on the interior blades in the jet shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) Lt. Jason Budde, a shooter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), launches an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier. Shooters are naval aviators who give the final authorization on the flight deck for an aircraft to launch. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee.)

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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole.)

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