030712-N-4302B-099 Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) -- Sailors stationed aboard the NavyÕs newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Òman the railsÓ during the commissioning ceremony. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th President of the United States, and is the ninth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. The shipÕs motto is ÒPeace Through StrengthÓ a phrase coined by President Reagan who is widely credited for bringing an end to the Cold War, and rebuilding the military. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Janell Blose. (RELEASED) US Navy 030712-N-4302B-099 Sailors stat

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030712-N-4302B-099 Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 12, 2003) -- Sailors stationed aboard the NavyÕs newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Òman the railsÓ during the commissioning ceremony. Ronald Reagan is named after the 40th President of the United States, and is the ninth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. The shipÕs motto is ÒPeace Through StrengthÓ a phrase coined by President Reagan who is widely credited for bringing an end to the Cold War, and rebuilding the military. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Janell Blose. (RELEASED) US Navy 030712-N-4302B-099 Sailors stationed aboard the Navy%%5Ersquo,s newest aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony

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