Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Combat Camera: Aboard USS Ronald Reagan, July 28, 2009

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HELMAND RIVER VALLEY (July 21, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returns from a mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Erik Etz.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 20, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Felix Carcamo replaces the droop stop heating element on an SH-60F Seahawk, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Seahawk is used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift and special operations. Ronald Reagan is currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 23, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 bolters on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). A bolter is when an aircraft attempts an arrested recovery but misses the arresting cable and has to fly off the flight deck and try landing again. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 22, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Super Hornet is aircraft carriers' primary fighter aircraft and is used to destroy enemy targets using a multitude of weapons. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amanda L. Ray.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 22, 2009) Operations Specialist 1st Class Eric Rodriguez stands the tactical information coordinator watch in the Combat Direction Center (CDC) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The CDC is responsible for gathering, processing, displaying and disseminating tactical information and intelligence to control stations throughout the ship. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 18, 2009) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jesus Lopez watches the blast from a jet engine during an engine test cell run on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During an engine test cell run the operator pushes the engine to its limit to ensure no faults with the engine will occur when a pilot is flying. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 20, 2009) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 detach an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Aviation ordnancemen are responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing, operating and handling aviation ordnance equipment. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver Cole.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 21, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Patricia Hansen moves aircraft templates around the Ouija board in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Flight deck control is responsible for all movement of aircraft on the flight deck. The Ouija board is a scale model of the flight deck. Ronald Reagan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy.)

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GULF OF OMAN (July 20, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 approaches for a landing aboard 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 Oliver Cole.)

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HELMAND RIVER VALLEY (July 21, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returns from a mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Erik Etz.)

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