July 5, USS Ronald Reagan CSG completed Silent Forces Exercises (SIFOREX), after four days of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) tactics with the Peruvian Navy. The rest of the Reagan's crew will stay in San Diego and will be assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Richard Butler relieved Capt. April 27, The aircraft carrier is currently conducting routine carrier operations in the Pacific Ocean. November 6, Capt. August 13, Capt. of a 1,300-square-foot gymnasium, expanded crew laundry facilities, breaker caused the Navy and the shipyard to postpone the delivery of January 27, USS Ronald Reagan departed Brisbane, Australia, after a five-day port visit. Completing the milestone recovery was Lt. j.g. The 24th MEU is embarked. February 22, F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the "Eagles" of VFA-115 became the first aircraft launched from the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan to drop ordnance on enemy targets in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Before departing for San Diego, more than 500 friends and family members of the Reagan crew are expected to board the ship as part of the "Tiger Cruise.". Patrick J. Hannifin as the 9th CO of CVN 76 during a short ceremony in the ship's pilot house, while underway in the Philippine Sea. July 28, The Ronald Reagan CSG is currently conducting operations in the East China Sea, off the southwest coast of Japan; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) on July 31; Moored at Berth 12, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a brief stop on Aug. 1; Transited the Tsugaru Strait westbound on Aug. 6; Transited the Korean Strait southbound on Aug. 8; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Alan Shepard, while underway north of Okinawa, on Aug. 10. July 6, The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a routine port call. Operation Unified October 25, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in Singapore for a scheduled port call. The Navy'­s newest aircraft carrier is underway circumnavigating South America in transit to its new homeport of San Diego. SUSTAINEX is the last coordinated exercise involving the ships of Carrier Strike Group Seven prior to its upcoming deployment later this year. July 18, Rear Adm. Karl O. Thomas relieved Rear Adm. Marc H. Dalton as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the CVN 76, while underway in the Philippine Sea. US Navy Photo. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan. August 15, The Reagan is currently underway for routine training in the SOCAL Op. The goal of the exercise was to test the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the CSG in real-world scenarios. Japan-based U.S. carriers typically make two shorter patrols every year, with a maintenance period in Yokosuka. USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is underway off the California coast after leaving San Diego on Dec. 3 for training ahead of a planned 2021 deployment. November 14, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a five-month patrol. June 12, Cmdr. September 22, USS Ronald Reagan, along with USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), anchored off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, for a goodwill port call. March 7, The Reagan CSG arrived in Hong Kong for a scheduled port call. June 28, The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier arrived in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the in-port phase of 22nd RIMPAC. June 27, USS Ronald Reagan get anchored off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile, for a port call. recover from the devastating tsunamis that paralyzed the region Dec. Geoffrey P. Bowman as CO of the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony. Carrier Air Wing 17, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked on Nimitz and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments: Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Robert Mudolo, from Coram, N.Y., assigned to the ‘Battlecats’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, prepares to give the pilots of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter start up instructions during night flight operations on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) in the North Arabian Sea on Dec. 5. John W. Goodwin as commanding officer of the CVN 76. Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 is also training instructor pilots to aid the transition from EA-6B Prowler to EA-18G Growler while underway with the Reagan. December 18, The aircraft carrier returned to Naval Air Station North Island after a 21-day underway period completing the Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). May 3, USS Ronald Reagan departed NAS North Island for a 12-day underway to conduct flight deck certifications, CVW-2/FRS Carrier Qualifications (CQ) and ammo onload with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Shane P. Tanner relieved Cmdr. August 10, The Ronald Reagan returned to homeport after a two-month underway period. October 29, USS Ronald Reagan CSG commenced its participation in ANNUALEX 30G, the maritime component of the biennial exercise Keen Sword 2019, with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, north and east off Okinawa, Japan; Participated in a PHOTOEX on Nov. 8. since its maiden port visit to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in November 2003. November 17, The Reagan pulled into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a routine port visit. Robert G. Wickman relieved Cmdr. The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA 94 F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. Seven squadrons were on board to assist with the certification. May 10, an F-14 In addition to these major formations, not shown are thousands of others serving in submarines, individual surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Mobile Units, and more serving throughout the globe. Aircrews flew 332 sorties around Panay and delivered more than 519,000 pounds of much-needed supplies to typhoon victims. November 17, Capt. to train to Type Commander objectives. Ronald Reagan was christened by Reagan's wife Nancy on 4 March 2001 at Newport News Shipbuilding, the crew moved aboard on 30 Octo… Robert Prince, from the Training Squadron (VT) 9 "Tigers", who has been in the naval aviation training program for the past 18 months. August 2, Cmdr. May 1, The Reagan Carrier Strike Group anchored off the coast of Phuket for a four-day visit to Thailand. There's a game of musical chairs (or aircraft carriers) going on as part of the Navy's Pacific rebalance strategy.The USS Ronald Reagan will leave San Diego for its new homeport in Yokosuka, Japan. The 4,251 talking about this. Held an "Open House" at NAS North Island from Sept. 21-22; Underway again from Oct. 16-21; Underway for Group Sail with the CVW-2 and DESRON 9 from Oct. 30- Nov. 15. June 3, CVN 76 pulled into Port Klang, Malaysia, for a scheduled port visit. Michael Rovenolt, CO of the CVW-5, completed his 1,000th arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier with the trap of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27. Two HH-60H helicopters from HS-4 were dispatched from carrier at approximately 10 a.m. to transport the patient from Rainier to Reagan for medical treatment. October 21, The Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 1 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a five-day port visit. Sailors heave line during sea-and-anchor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) on Dec. 6, 2020. July 29, Rear Adm. Charles F. Williams relieved Rear Adm. John D. Alexander as Commander, Task Force (TF) 70 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Reagan. February 22, 2010 Chief Electrician’s Mate (SS/DV) John G. Conyers died Friday after he suffered severe electrical shock while conducting routine electrical work aboard the Reagan. February 2003, when the shipyard was to turn the ship over to the Navy. March 23, USS Ronald Reagan took a pause from flight operations today in order to conduct a fresh water washdown, on its flight deck and embarked aircraft, to remove any remaining traces of radioactive contamination from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant that might have been deposited while conducting disaster relief operations over the past 11 days. The departure was delayed for 24 hours because of a malfunction in a voltage regulator on one of the ship's eight electrical generators. July 13, Cmdr. May 22, USS Ronald Reagan pulled into Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd for a four-day visit to Kingdom of Bahrain. July 24, Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson relieved Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd as Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the CVN 76. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered. According to the Associated Press, “The top U.S. Navy official in the Mideast said Sunday that America has reached an ‘uneasy deterrence’ with Iran after months of regional attacks and seizures at sea, even as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.”, U.S. 5th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Sam Paparo said, “That uneasy deterrence is exacerbated by world events and by events along the way… but I have found Iranian activity at sea to be cautious and circumspect and respectful, to not risk unnecessary miscalculation or escalation at sea.”, Sailors standby during post-flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Dec. 2, 2020. David B. Waidelich relieved Cmdr. November 16, USS Ronald Reagan CSG commenced its participation in a nine-day bilateral Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 27G, between the U.S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in the waters south of Japan. January During the two day period Jan. 8-10, the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Flint (T-AE 32) trasfered more than two million pounds of ordanance to CVN 76; Returned to San Diego on Jan. 15. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Bush CVN-77 Homeport - Norfolk, Virginia Commissioned - January 10, 2009 August 7, USS Ronald Reagan anchored approximately 6 n.m. off the coast of Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), while underway in the Philippine Sea, on Aug. 13; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) on Aug. 14. November 10, CVN 76 returned to homeport, after 18-day, following completion of the Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for the upcoming deployment next year. at Northrop Grumman Newport News, Va., starting with the ship's keel Harry C. Evans, III as CO of the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony. June 8, USS Ronald Reagan departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR. January 27, 2007 USS Ronald Reagan departed San Diego for a surge deployment in the western Pacific, under the Navy's Fleet Response Plan (FRP), while USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) undergoes scheduled maintenance in Yokosuka, Japan. CVW 14 launched more than 6,100 sorties, totaling more than 19,600 flight hours, more than 2,940 sorties and 14,200 flight hours have been in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. April 18, Capt. Aircraft carrier Michael A. Rovenolt relieved Capt. June 15, CVN 76 is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey inspection. April 9, The aircraft carrier pulled into Pearl Harbor for a brief port visit. June 26, The Ronald Reagan departed San Diego for a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) with the CVW-2; Moored at Berth Lima on July 20; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on July 23. an upcomonig underway period. June 4, USS Ronald Reagan departed Berth 12, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Summer Patrol. of the CVN 76 in early 2003. (CSSQT), ammo onload with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) and CVW-11/FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) from May 4-28. On May 27, 2004 USS Ronald Reagan departed Naval Station Norfolk to circumnavigate South America on its way to its new homeport of San Diego. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), June 21, 2004 - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails through the Straits of Magellan on its way to the Pacific Ocean. May 9, USS Ronald Reagan departed Yokosuka for a four-day underway, to conduct sea trials and ammo onload with the USNS Wally Schirra, following a four-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again from May 31- June 1. October 1, Capt. September 4, Huntington Ingalls Inc. was awarded a $24,2 million modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-13-C-4315) for the USS Ronald Reagan's Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Michael P. Donnelly relieved Capt. November 11, USS Ronald Reagan, along with the USS Chancellorsville, USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Chicago (SSN 721), participated in a PHOTOEX with the JS Izumo (DDH 183), JS Kurama (DDH 144), JS Ashigara (DDG 178), JS Yamagiri (DD 152), JS Akizuki (DD 115), JS Souryu (SS 501) and JS Oumi (AOE 426). The event coincided with the annual San Diego Sea and Air Parade, which included demonstrations by various naval vessels and aircraft. Sailors and Marines will participate in the amphibious phase of UNITAS, including Marine Force UNITAS, USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and USS Ronald Reagan Strike Group. June 24, The RR returned to its homeport after routine carrier operations in Pacific Ocean. As part of CVW-14, VAQ-139 was also the first EA-6B "Prowler" squadron to deploy with the Improved Capability Three (ICAP III) system. October 22, CVN 76 anchored in a water depth of more than 165 feet, off the east coast of Busan, Republic of Korea, after it paid out 11 shots of anchor chain equal to more than 15 fathoms, for a two-day stop. pulled into Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a three-day port visit after Jones will be the last Cougars commanding officer to fly an EA-6B Prowler since the squadron is scheduled to transition to the EA-18 Growler at the end of 2011. This included a redesigned ship island. This was the ship's first underway Daniel O'Hara relieved Cmdr. June 6, CVN 76 departed San Diego for a six-day underway to conduct routine training in the SOCAL Op. April 7, USS Ronald Reagan CSG returned to San Diego after completing a 22-day Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), off the coast of southern California, as part of the training cycle for a regularly scheduled deployment. CVN 76 launched its first sorties on Aug. 28, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. March 22, CVN 76 arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a scheduled port visit in conjunction with Exercise Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration/Foal Eagle 2007. Christopher E. Bolt as the 7th CO of USS Ronald Reagan during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship at Berth 12, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Work will be performed in Coronado, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2015; An adittional $11,2 million contract was awarded on Sept. 19. September 9, USS Ronald Reagan returned to San Diego after a seven-month deployment. May 16, The Reagan In May 2003 the crew of PCU Ronald Reagan passed Phase October 1, Nearly 3,000 friends and family members of the Reagan Sailors embarked the ship for a day of activities and sightseeing for the ship's Friends and Family Day Cruise. June 18, The Ronald Reagan CSG-5 conducted dual carrier flight operations, with the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, while underway east of Okinawa, Japan; Transited the Strait of Luzon westbound on July 1. August 8, USS Ronald Reagan returned to Naval Air Station North Island after nearly a two-month underway period. August 5, USS Ronald Reagan departed Carrier Wharf, NAS North Island for local operations. Assistance. May 17, 2019 The Ronald Reagan returned to homeport after a five-day underway for sea trials, following a four-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). USS Sampson (DDG 102), USS Chosin (CG 65) and USS Ford (FFG 54) are also participating. Lt. Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Matthew Chialastri and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso are lost at sea. March 26, The Ronald Reagan returned to homeport after completing the two-week sustainment exercise in the Pacific Ocean, along with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 and ships from CSG 7. Terry B. Kraft relieved Capt. August 22, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Kilo Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a four-day liberty port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), while underway in the Philippine Sea, on Sept. 1; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) on Sept. 5; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USS Mustin on Sept. 7. Area. October 14, USS Ronald Reagan, along with the USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Curtis Wlibur (DDG 54), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Stethem (DDG 63), participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), ROKS Gyeonggi (FFG 812), ROKS Jeju (FF 958) and two Pohang-class corvettes, after a four-day bilateral training exercise Invincible Spirit in the waters of the Korean Peninsula. October 12, CVN 76 moored at Pier A, Jeju Civilian-Military Complex on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call. May 14, USS Ronald Reagan pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a liberty port visit to Dubai. April 12, 2016 Capt. October 18, USS Ronald Reagan, along with the USS Stethem (DDG 63), participated in a PHOTOEX with the ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), ROKS Yang Manchun (DDH 973), ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), ROKS Kang Won (DD 922), ROKS Sokcho (PCC 778) and ROKS Gwangmyeong (PCC 782), at the start of a three-day Maritime Counter Special Operations exercise (MCSOFEX), in the waters east of the Korean Peninsula. Eight personnel aboard have been rescued. one. mast antenna modifications to optimize performance, and upgrades to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) arrives at Naval Station Yokosuka. Scott E. Raupp relieved Cmdr. the deck of USS Ronald Reagan. Aircrafts from the Charles de Gaulle also made "touch-and-go" landings aboard Reagan during the exercise. Alex L. Hampton relieved Cmdr. VALPARAISO, Chile (NNS) -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) crew members visited Valparaiso, Chile, from June 25-29. May 28, USS Ronald Reagan departed homeport for a scheduled western Pacific and Middle East deployment. Command biographies, news, reporting information, photos, and biography of ship's namesake. December 17, CVN 76 returned to homeport after completing a JTFEX 06-2. July 12, 2003 USS Ronald Reagan was commissioned during an 11 a.m. ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station. November 16, USS Ronald Reagan CSG commenced a 10-day Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 28G, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in the waters around Okinawa, Japan. August 21, The Reagan moored at Kilo Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a routine port visit. February 9, CVN 76 Carrier Strike Group entered the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility (AOR). Gregory P. Sawtell relieved Cmdr. In early May the Reagan got underway for its second October 21, USS Ronald Reagan returned to San Diego after a five-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet AoR. November 5, Rear Adm. William C. Pennington, Jr., relieved Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 during a brief ceremony aboard the Reagan. September 10, The Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a one-day port call; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Tippecanoe on Sept. 13. This post has been updated to correct the approximate Dec. 7, 2020 position of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and its 3,000 crew members will arrive at their new home at Naval Air Station North Island July 23 at 10 a.m. A homeporting ceremony for the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be conducted promptly at 11:00 a.m., with Nancy Reagan and Michael Reagan expected to attend. June 16, More than 300 aircraft and 28 ships from the USS Ronald Reagan, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Groups, as well as the Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, will participate in exercise Valiant Shield 2006, off the coast of Guam, from June 19-23. November 22, A C2-A Greyhound (Bureau #162175), assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 Det. July 5, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Grain Wharf in Port of Brisbane, Australia, for a five-day visit before participating in a biennial exercise Talisman Sabre 2019; Conducted replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry, while underway in the Coral Sea, on July 21. He entered officer candidate school in 1983 and was designated a naval aviator in July 1985. laying February 12, 1998, and christening March October 12, The Ronald Reagan hosted mored than 15,000 visitors during an "Open House" at CFAY. The “Redcocks” of VFA 22 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) F/A-18F Super Hornet – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. availability period since its arrival to have repairs done and to upgrade Anchored off Hong Kong from June 10-14. April 19, USS Ronald Reagan CSG arrived in Fleet Activities Sasebo for a three-day port call. Christopher A. Middleton as CO of the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship. Navy Newsstand. September 12, The Ronald Reagan completed a three-day Carrier Qualifications (CQ), with the CVW-5, while underway in the waters south of Japan; Commenced a two-week bilateral training exercises, with the JS Ise (DDH 182), JS Sazanami (DD 113) and JS Akebono (DD 108), on Sept. 14. Sailors check a catapult track during post-flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Dec. 2, 2020.