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    USS Ronald Reagan at sea [Image 8 of 11]

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    A large U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, bearing the hull number '76' on its island superstructure, is underway in open blue ocean under partly cloudy skies. The flight deck is densely populated with numerous fixed-wing aircraft, primarily appearing to be F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet variants. The vessel is moving at speed, evidenced by the white wake visible at the stern.

    AT SEA

    07.25.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Estes 

    USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)   

    The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to lead a close formation of ships and submarines from international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Estes/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.25.2014
    Date Posted: 07.27.2014 04:39
    Photo ID: 1466596
    VIRIN: 140725-N-BQ948-605
    Resolution: 2500x1664
    Size: 762.57 KB
    Location: AT SEA
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    The image shows the bridge and superstructure of a US Navy warship at sea, with multiple crew members visible on different deck levels. Personnel are engaged in observation and documentation activities, with one sailor using a camera and another using binoculars. A display of military unit awards and battle efficiency ribbons is visible on the ship's superstructure.
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    An aerial view of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier flight deck showing multiple F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet jets parked on the deck. The ship's name 'RONALD REAGAN' is clearly visible on the hull. Personnel are visible on the lower deck area, some appearing to be photographers or media.
    A young man is operating a DSLR camera mounted on a tripod aboard what appears to be a naval or maritime vessel. He is reviewing or adjusting the camera settings while standing on the deck, with open ocean and a partly cloudy sky visible in the background. Blue storage barrels and metal railings are visible behind him.
    Two individuals are photographed under red/orange lighting in what appears to be a nighttime naval setting. The person in the foreground wears a 'U.S. Navy' t-shirt, while the person in the background wears digital camouflage (NWU/Navy Working Uniform). A camera on a tripod is visible to the left side of the frame.
    A large U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, bearing the hull number '76' on its island superstructure, is underway in open blue ocean under partly cloudy skies. The flight deck is densely populated with numerous fixed-wing aircraft, primarily appearing to be F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet variants. The vessel is moving at speed, evidenced by the white wake visible at the stern.
    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier underway at sea, with its flight deck fully loaded with military aircraft. The carrier is photographed from a high oblique angle, revealing the full extent of the flight deck, island superstructure, and wake pattern in the deep blue ocean. Numerous fixed-wing aircraft and at least one early warning aircraft are visible parked in organized formations across the deck.
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