060414-N-5961C-002 Persian Gulf (April 14, 2006) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) operate together in the Persian Gulf. Both ships have been on station working to keep the shipping lanes open and free in the gulf promoting free trade in the region. Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-t


060414-N-5961C-002 Persian Gulf (April 14, 2006) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) operate together in the Persian Gulf. Both ships have been on station working to keep the shipping lanes open and free in the gulf promoting free trade in the region. Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Spike Call (RELEASED) US Navy 060414-N-5961C-002 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) operate together in the Persian Gulf


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