090802-N-3659B-046 GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 2, 2009) Cmdr. Scott "Steamer" Raupp, executive officer of the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, waits to taxi an F/A-18C Hornet to the catapults on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Raupp relieving Cmdr. Erik "Rock" Etz as commanding officer of VFA 113 during and aerial change of command ceremony. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released) US Navy 090802-N-3659B-046 Cmdr. Scott

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