November 21, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12, Fleet Activities Yokosuka following an 11-week patrol. The tests ran included the launching of "dummy loads", December 5, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a nearly four-month patrol. Gregory P. Malandrino relieved Cmdr. 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. Some servicemembers were medically evacuated to a hospital in the Philippines. Gregory P. Sawtell relieved Cmdr. The Strike Group will first participate in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX), off the coast of southern California, before heading west. 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. Patrick J. Hannifin relieved Capt. USS Ronal Reagan maintains an active presence among the USN fleet as of this writing (2014) making her homeport at NAS North Island Coronado in California. November 27, CVN 76 departed homeport for Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA) period. November 22, A C2-A Greyhound (Bureau #162175), assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 Det. 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. USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan. November 21, CVN 76 returned to San Diego following a 12-day quarterly sustainment training under the Navy's Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP). USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported in San Diego, Calif. 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. Area. November 16, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup relieved Rear Adm. Charles W. Martoglio as commander of Carrier Strike Group Seven, during a change of command ceremony held aboard its flagship, USS Ronald Reagan. (MC2 Kaila V. Peters/Navy) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier … Eight personnel aboard have been rescued. January 27, USS Ronald Reagan departed Brisbane, Australia, after a five-day port visit. USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 Homeport - Yokosuka, Japan Commissioned - July 12, 2003 USS George H.W. March 11, USS Ronald Reagan CSG, USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) were ordered to head to Japan and render disaster relief, if called upon, in the wake of a catastrophic magnitude 9.0 earthquake that left thousands dead on Friday. Eisenhower is exercising ahead of a planned double-pump deployment early next year. 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. October 25, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in Singapore for a scheduled port call. Aircrafts from the Charles de Gaulle also made "touch-and-go" landings aboard Reagan during the exercise. The Navyís newest aircraft carrier is underway circumnavigating South America in transit to its new homeport of San Diego. at Northrop Grumman, Newport News (NGNN). August 20, The San Diego-based aircraft carrier is currently conducting a weekend port call in Santa Barbara, California. From September 23-24, the Ronald Reagan participated in an air defense exercise (ADEX), with the USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Preble (DDG 88), in the Guam Op. The “Battlecats” of HSM-73 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. June 24, The RR returned to its homeport after routine carrier operations in Pacific Ocean. Post Shakedown Availability/Selected Restricted Availability (PSA/SRA) Due to the ailing health of former President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), his wife Nancy became the ship's sponsoring agent. The “Kestrels” of VFA137 F/A-18 E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. The so called "Three Presidents Crew" will fly back to San Diego early next year. Forrest O. October 21, The Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 1 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a five-day port visit. accommodate the Navy's newest tactical jet fighter; the F/A-18 E/F Super February 2, USS Ronald Reagan CSG departed San Diego for a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR). From advanced combat systems and electronics installation, improved berthing compartments and new deck tiles, Ronald Reagan received more than $150-million in renovations and upgrades since entering the PIA cycle in May. Anchored off Hong Kong from June 10-14. The aircraft from CVW-14 launched more than 1150 sorties in support of ground forces in southern Afghanistan. The ARG includes amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and amphibious transport docks USS Somerset (LPD-25) and USS San Diego (LPD-22). Assistance is the worldwide humanitarian effort to help Southern Asia May 5, 2020 The Ronald Regan departed homeport for sea trials, following a five-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Conducted ammo onload with the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) from May 8-10; Brief stop in Kaneda Wan on May 14; Moored at Berth 12 on May 15; Underway again on May 21. USS RONALD REAGAN is the 9 th NIMITZ - class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. (CSSQT), ammo onload with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) and CVW-11/FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) from May 4-28. November 6, Capt. Several sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan tested positive for the virus in September and were flown off the ship to its homeport in Japan. the ability of the crew to evaluate its own training and its competency November 12, An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, crashed in the Philippine Sea around 11.45 a.m., approximately 150 miles southeast of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, after experienced a mechanical issue. November 11, 2000, was a key milestone in the construction of the RONALD REAGAN when the 650-ton island house was placed atop the ship's flightdeck at … The USS Ronald Reagan, CVA-76, arrived at her new home port, San Diego in July 2004. 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. The 24th MEU is embarked. 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. 4,251 talking about this. The effective date of the Change of Homeport (COHP) for USS RONALD REAGAN is 01 FEB 2013 and any further modifications thereto drive the assignment and pay systems. in her homeport of Naval Air Station North Island, in preparation for June 27, USS Ronald Reagan get anchored off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile, for a port call. September 20, USS Ronald Reagan is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting CQ. Gregory Harris relieved Cmdr. September 3, The Reagan recently relieved USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on station in the North Arabian Sea. June 12, Cmdr. The new arresting gear control system, the Advanced Recovery Control System (ARC), replaces the mechanical systems and their associated controls used today with state-of-the-art arresting gear digital control system technology. The “Sun Kings” of VAW-116 –Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) E2C Hawkeye – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif. The “Screamin’ Indians” of HSC-6 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) MH-60S– from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. August 10, CVN 76 is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for the various West Coast FRS. August 28, CVN 76 is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ). December 4, USS Ronald Reagan departed Naval Air Station North Island for an eight-day underway to conduct routine training in the SOCAL Op. (CSSQT). July 11, An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) and currently embarked on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), landed on board the Reagan for the first time. The purpose of crew certification is to determine pulled into Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a three-day port visit after since its maiden port visit to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in November 2003. If that's the case, not so sure where Reagan winds up. US Navy Photo, USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group are operating in the Arabian Sea. Alex L. Hampton relieved Cmdr. June 9, The Reagan anchored in the approach to Esquimalt harbor, near Victoria, British Columbia, to participate in the Canadian Naval Centennial Pacific Fleet Review, commemorating the 100th birthday of the Canadian Navy. July 3, Cmdr. Returned home on April 22. July 5, USS Ronald Reagan CSG completed Silent Forces Exercises (SIFOREX), after four days of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) tactics with the Peruvian Navy. September 29, USS Ronald Reagan, along with the USS Chafee (DDG 90), transited the Luzon Strait westbound; Anchored at WA #2 in Victoria Harbour for a liberty port visit to Hong Kong from Oct. 2-6; Transited the Luzon Strait eastbound, escorted by JS Shimakaze (DDG 172), on Oct. 7. mast antenna modifications to optimize performance, and upgrades to Aircrews flew 332 sorties around Panay and delivered more than 519,000 pounds of much-needed supplies to typhoon victims. Kenneth J. Norton as CO of the Reagan during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship. April 19, USS Ronald Reagan CSG arrived in Fleet Activities Sasebo for a three-day port call. Michael P. Donnelly relieved Capt. The Carnival cruise ship reported it was dead in the water early Monday, 150 nautical miles southwest of San Diego, and requested assistance from the Coast Guard. December 4, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a three-month patrol. The Iwo Jima ARG, comprising USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), USS San Antonio (LPD -17) and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), is underway in the Virginia Capes Operating Areas. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is underway in the Virginia Capes Operating Areas. John Kurtz, the commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25), co-pilots a UH-1Y Venom alongside Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit on Nov. 23, 2020. 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). Area. June 28, The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier arrived in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the in-port phase of 22nd RIMPAC. Michael A. Rovenolt relieved Capt. The aircraft carrier recently completed operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet AoR, launching more than 1,600 sorties in support of OEF. October 14, CVN 76 departed Naval Air Station North Island for carrier qualifications with the CVW-14; Returned home Nov. 3. Numerous delays began to impact on the construction 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). 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. November 21, The Ronald Reagan anchored at Western Anchorage (WA) #2 in Victoria Harbour for a four-day liberty port visit to Hong Kong to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day. June 15, CVN 76 is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey inspection. August 25, The Ronald Reagan departed San Diego for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment. Kenneth P. Ward as CO of the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony. of a 1,300-square-foot gymnasium, expanded crew laundry facilities, October 23, The Ronald Reagan CSG participated in Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s Fleet Review, while at deep-water anchorage, in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the ROK Navy and national independence. SOUTH CHINA SEA - Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) received a phone call during the Super Bowl from President Joe Biden, Feb. 8. The departure was delayed for 24 hours because of a malfunction in a voltage regulator on one of the ship's eight electrical generators. April 16, The aircraft carrier is currently off the coast of southern California conducting CQ. San Diego, CA — The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) returned to its homeport here, Thursday, March 21, after more than a year away. The Reagan was scheduled for its first sea trials in US Navy Photo. Butler, a native of Lexington, Ky., graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1983. 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. November 17, Capt. Christopher E. Bolt relieved Capt. breaker caused the Navy and the shipyard to postpone the delivery of From December 1-2, the Ronald Reagan conducted ammunition offload with the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). April 14, The Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 08-5, from April 11-18. for the west coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons. July 18, The Ronald Reagan conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the South China Sea; Transited the Balabac Strait eastbound on July 19; Transited the Surigao Strait northbound on July 20. The budget for the ship had to be increased several times, and ultimately $4.5 billion were spent on her construction. Erik O. Etz as CO of the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, during an aerial change of command ceremony. October 18, The Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) participated in International Fleet Review, organised by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in Sagami Bay. 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. June 3, The Reagan is currently conducting from VF-213 "Black August 15, The Reagan is currently underway for routine training in the SOCAL Op. place while the aircraft carrier was at sea off the Virginia coast, Scott E. Raupp relieved Cmdr. September 8, The aircraft carrier departed homeport for routine operations off the coast of southern California, in preparation for the upcoming deployment next year. May 22, USS Ronald Reagan pulled into Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd for a four-day visit to Kingdom of Bahrain. August 14, Rear Adm. Patrick A. Piercey relieved Rear Adm. Patrick D. Hall as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Reagan. The goal of the exercise was to test the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the CSG in real-world scenarios. Aircraft carrier 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). Daniel R. Prochazka as CO of the "Tigertails" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony in the Philippine Sea. April 18, Capt. November 12, USS Ronald Reagan CSG participated in two PHOTOEXs with the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) CSG, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) CSG, JS Ise (DDH 182), JS Inazuma (DD 105), JS Makinami (DD 112) and six ROK Navy ships, as a "show of force" in the Sea of Japan. December 19, The Reagan is currently moored pierside at NAS North Island following a Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualification (FRS-CQ). Bryan M. Haney as CO of the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 during an aerial change-of-command ceremony, while underway in the Philippine Sea. September 20, Capt. SUSTAINEX is the last coordinated exercise involving the ships of Carrier Strike Group Seven prior to its upcoming deployment later this year. This included a redesigned ship island. November 2, USS Ronald Reagan moored at Berth 12 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a seven-week patrol. USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and guided-missile USS Buker Hill (CG-52) departed from California for an exercise ahead of its second deployment in 2020, according to ship spotters. 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). Luke H. Davis as CO of the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 during an aerial change-of-command ceremony, while underway in the Coral Sea. March 13, CVN 76 arrived on station off the east coast of Honshu, early Sunday, to serve as an afloat platform for refueling Japan Self Defense Force and other helicopters involved in rescue and recovery efforts ashore. 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. Destroyer Squadron 9 is based at Naval Station Everett, Wash. November 16, USS Ronald Reagan, along with the USS Chancellorsville, participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) CSG-3, as a "show of force" in the Philippine Sea. November 14, Cmdr. May 30, USS Ronald Reagan anchored off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., for a three-day port visit. Thom W. Burke relieved Capt. 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. June 3, Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd relieved Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman as Commander, U.S. Third Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Reagan at Naval Air Station North Island. September 17, USS Ronald Reagan CSG-5 participated in a PHOTOEX at the start of a biennial field training exercise Valiant Shield 2018, in the Guam Op. The ship and her 2,500 person crew departed last January and spent more than 14 months completing a dry dock maintenance availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton,Washington. August 8, USS Ronald Reagan returned to Naval Air Station North Island after nearly a two-month underway period. November 9, CVN 76 was diverted to a position south, to facilitate the delivery of needed supplies to the C/V Splendor. The Reagan reached an aviation milestone Oct. 18, successfully completing 20,000 arrested landings since the ship was commissioned in 2003. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) got under way Nov. 6, 2004, the first time since arriving at its new homeport of San Diego in July. June 26, USS Ronald Reagan anchored off the coast of Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day port visit; Transited the Luzon Strait eastbound on July ?. August 18, USS Ronald Reagan, along with USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), pulled into Port Klang, Malaysia, for a port visit. US Navy Photo. October 13, CVN 76 pulled into Pearl Harbor for a brief port call and to pick up 850 "Tigers.". January May 14, USS Ronald Reagan pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a liberty port visit to Dubai. The ARC system has successfully arrested the landings of all current and future Navy and Marine Corps carrier-based aircraft, like the T-45, E-2C+, F/A-18C/D, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, S-3, and EA-6B aircraft. June 11, USS Ronald Reagan CSG-5 commenced its participation in a trilateral exercise Malabar 2018, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Indian Navy ships, in the Guam Op. Robert G. Wickman relieved Cmdr. from being completed in the flight deck and on the integrated communications 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. US Navy Photo. to train to Type Commander objectives. More than 5,000 U.S. Thom W. Burke as CO of the USS Ronald Reagan during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship. re-delivered to the Navy, marking the end of a five-month January 4, 2006 USS Ronald Reagan departed San Diego on its maiden deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. July 26, USS Ronald Reagan returned to Yokosuka after completing a seven-week patrol. availability period since its arrival to have repairs done and to upgrade Richard T. Brophy as CO of the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony. Reagan is currently underway conducting routine carrier operations. November 11, The Reagan is currently underway for a Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ). Joseph J. Hubley relieved Cmdr. September 5, The Ronald Reagan departed homeport for an eight-day underway to conduct routine training off the coast of southern California.