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    A military personnel member in tan/khaki uniform is giving a guided tour of what appears to be a museum exhibit, gesturing toward display panels and photographs on the wall. He is presenting to at least two visitors in light blue military uniforms with rank insignia, consistent with Indian Air Force dress uniforms. The exhibit features historical photographs, documents, and a quote on the wall referencing an actor and politician.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    10.20.2008

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Torrey Lee  

    U.S. Navy           

    Lt. Ron Flanders, public affairs officer on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan tells the story of a young Illinois sports announcer who would one day grow into a famed actor, president, and namesake to one of the U.S.'s most powerful aircraft carriers to group of Indian military officials. The Indian military officials visited Ronald Reagan for a detailed tour of the ship before the scheduled Malabar exercises. Exercise Malabar 08 is designed to increase cooperation between the Indian and U.S. Navy while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the U.S. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets covering 52 million square miles, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time.

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    Date Taken: 10.20.2008
    Date Posted: 08.24.2011 11:21
    Photo ID: 123668
    VIRIN: 081020-N-3610L-304
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 1.54 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN

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