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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: USS Ronald Reagan, California ~ 22 MARCH 2011
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 03/21/2011 6:06:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: USS Ronald Reagan, California

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy. The ninth ship of her class, she is named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan, President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Upon her christening in 2001, she was the first ship to be named for a former president still living at the time.

Ronald Reagan was the first nuclear powered warship of any kind to be named in honor of a living former president. Unlike most of the other men honored by inclusion in this group, Reagan was not associated with the United States Navy, apart from his term as Commander-in-Chief, though one of his key initiatives in office was the 600-ship Navy program.

The contract to build Reagan was awarded to Northrop Grumman Newport News and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 8 December 1994, and her keel was laid down on 12 February 1998. The budget for the ship had to be increased several times and ultimately $4.5 billion was spent on her construction.

 This included a redesigned ship island. Reagan was christened by Reagan's wife Nancy on 4 March 2001 at Newport News Shipbuilding, the crew moved aboard on 30 October 2002, and the ship was commissioned on 12 July 2003 at Naval Station Norfolk, with Captain J. W. Goodwin in command. Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney were both present at the ceremony, as well as Nancy Reagan, who gave the ship's crew the traditional first order as an active unit of the Navy: "Man the ship and bring her to life." Ronald Reagan made her maiden voyage on 21 July 2003.

USS Ronald Reagan is the first carrier to have the Integrated Communication Advanced Network (ICAN) installed throughout all areas of the ship. ICAN consolidates a number of separate, cumbersome devices and replaces them with single, multi-function, multi-purpose units. ICAN impacts the distribution of navigational data, ships control, machinery control, interior and external communication, the core network backbone and associated power.

Digital communications run on a laser fiber backbone for enhanced communications and future upgrade capability. The ship’s engines have been outfitted with Titanium pistons for increased strength. Digital flat panels, instead of analog panels, are installed on the bridge. The ship’s control console uses a touch screen format.

The San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan was diverted to the northern coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, to provide aid to victims of a magnitude 8.9 earthquake that has more than killed 300 people. The government of Japan has requested U.S. military assistance, said Cmdr. Greg Hicks of the 3rd Fleet in San Diego.

"Obviously, the Reagan has a huge amount of capability there from helicopter lift to medical," Hicks said. The Reagan was cruising across the Pacific en-route to deployment in the western Pacific Ocean and waters of the Middle East after departing Coronado last month.

Learn More About The USS Ronald Reagan HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: beachn4fun

Not much happening here today. I got this joke today:


Subject: FW: Daddy, please tell me why?

A young Arab boy asks his father, “What is that weird hat you are wearing?”

The father said, “Why, it’s a ‘chechia’ because in the desert it protects our heads from the sun.”

“And what is this type of clothing that you are wearing?” asked the young man.

“It’s a ‘djbellah’ because in the desert it is very hot and it protects the body.” said the father.

The son asked, “And what about those ugly shoes on your feet?

His father replied, “These are ‘babouches”, which keep us from burning our feet in the desert.”

“Tell me,” added the boy.

“Yes, my son?”

“Why are you living in London, England and still wearing all this crap??”


201 posted on 03/22/2011 6:52:45 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (TX and MI - When the going gets tough, the dims run and hide.)
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To: HopeandGlory
As Jeff Goldblum said in "THE BIG CHILL":

Am I the first one up this morning?"

202 posted on 03/22/2011 7:46:31 AM PDT by Huebolt (It's not over until there is not ONE DEMOCRAT HOLDING OFFICE ANYWHERE. Not even a dog catcher!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

LOL

good one


203 posted on 03/22/2011 8:31:15 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You are either an American - or not!)
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To: beachn4fun

I changed the last word, but the meaning still remains the same.


204 posted on 03/22/2011 8:40:32 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (TX and MI - When the going gets tough, the dims run and hide.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

The big guy in the one on the Road Trip and here's a Big Gun!

205 posted on 03/22/2011 9:04:04 AM PDT by unique
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Magnificent and silly both - I love all these pictures on this thread so much!
206 posted on 03/22/2011 9:26:27 AM PDT by A knight without armor
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To: LUV W; txradioguy


Happy HAPPY Happy Birthday you two
Happy HAPPY Happy Birthday you two
Happy Birthday LUV W & txradioguy!!!
Happy HAPPY Happy Birthday to youse
And MANY more....


207 posted on 03/22/2011 10:23:31 AM PDT by Fawnn (Fawnn.com and AccessibilityJournal.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}


208 posted on 03/22/2011 10:26:11 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: LUV W

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUVIE!
May this new year of your life
Be FULL of wonderful surprises!

209 posted on 03/22/2011 10:27:49 AM PDT by yorkie
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To: LUV W

Suppose you are going to
WATT'S for lunch?


210 posted on 03/22/2011 10:56:48 AM PDT by tiapam
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To: txradioguy
Photobucket

~~Stay Safe~~


211 posted on 03/22/2011 10:58:21 AM PDT by oldteen
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To: LUV W
happy birthday cupcake Animated Birthday

~~LUVVY~~


212 posted on 03/22/2011 11:12:39 AM PDT by oldteen
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To: LUV W

yummmmmm... Klingon Gagh for lunch.


213 posted on 03/22/2011 11:47:33 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: unique
Good almost afternoon, u...((HUGS))
Have to wait til I get home to see the Big Gun.


214 posted on 03/22/2011 12:03:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Any chance of them delivering that to me?


215 posted on 03/22/2011 12:10:27 PM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: oldteen

Man. Probably a good thing I’m over here. I’d gain back all the weight I’ve lost with all this cake :)


216 posted on 03/22/2011 12:12:52 PM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: Fawnn

Thanks Fawnn!


217 posted on 03/22/2011 12:15:06 PM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; unique
Have to wait til I get home to see the Big Gun.

You won't be disappointed, Kathy!

Another great one, unique!

218 posted on 03/22/2011 12:18:13 PM PDT by oldteen
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To: fatima

Yes ma’am I will. Thank you.


219 posted on 03/22/2011 12:20:09 PM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: tomkow6

Hey tom! Thanks buddy!


220 posted on 03/22/2011 12:23:01 PM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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