030724-N-0192B-021 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Ð Mechanics assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) perform a systems check as they ready an F/A-18 Hornet for launch from the flight deck aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting sustained flight deck operations during the shipÕs initial flight deck certification off the coast of Virginia. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class LaMon Bradford. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-0192B-021 Airman Andy Johnson helps retrieve one of three arr

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030724-N-0192B-021 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Ð Mechanics assigned to the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) perform a systems check as they ready an F/A-18 Hornet for launch from the flight deck aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting sustained flight deck operations during the shipÕs initial flight deck certification off the coast of Virginia. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class LaMon Bradford. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-0192B-021 Airman Andy Johnson helps retrieve one of three arresting cables on the flight deck aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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