USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) & Carrier Strike Group 7

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Comment by David Mitchell on June 24, 2009 at 7:18pm

Yes I forgot to say my son Justen works on washers and dryers as part of his duties.Who knows he might be the next " Maytag " Man.lol I remember from my time in the Navy that Singapore is a very clean and beautiful country.Lots of shopping, expensive but you can bargain with the merchants over prices.If you are in touch with your sailors during their time in Singapore pass this information on to them.Also Singapore has great cuisine. Lots of places to eat at while ashore.

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on June 24, 2009 at 6:23pm

Yes! Singapore at last. Evan is pumped because this is the first cruise he gets to have liberty in port until the ship is pulling out. Hopefully he stays out of trouble and has a great time. So, my advice is for our Sailors to have a blast, they've earned it! Hopefully us parents will get some great pics.

Welcome Dave!

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 24, 2009 at 5:54pm

Dave and I had phone calls last night. Bubba is sounding well. As Dave posted he is a MM. He did not tell you washers and dryers are under his wrench too. He has learned to fix anything mechanical. He was off the ship with his LPO, sight seeing and going to eat a special dinner. Hope everyone hears the voice of their sailor soon.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 24, 2009 at 5:09pm

Liberty !!!!

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.

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.

For more news from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - Ronald Reagan Strike Group, visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn76/.

Comment by David Mitchell on June 23, 2009 at 10:18pm

My son Justen Mitchell is a Machinist Mate third class on board the Ronald Reagan for his third cruise.He works in the engineering department of the ship.If it is run by steam he works on it from the catapults on the flight deck to the bilges in the bowls of the ship.

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on June 23, 2009 at 9:24pm

Crystal welcome,
It's great to have you in here. Evan is on his second cruise with the Reagan. He is an ABE working on the roof with the arresting gear. So what does Justen do on the Reagan? I know their are a lot of Sailors aboard, but my son has a way of knowing everyone. Who knows, it might be a small world or ship and they might know each other. Well again, it's great to have you in the group.

EG

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 23, 2009 at 9:11pm

Hello I have a son on the Reagan. This is his third cruise. I just left my email and he is on his way to the gym. Guesshe needs burn off some of the extra energy he has.

Comment by Paige on June 23, 2009 at 6:05pm

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors are selected for air traffic controllers of the year.

http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12767

Comment by Paige on June 12, 2009 at 7:03pm

DNU -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors arm the NATO Sea Sparrow.

http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=12724

Comment by Paige on June 11, 2009 at 10:03am

NNS090610-14. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group 7 Enters 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more news from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - Ronald Reagan Strike Group, visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn76/.

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