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    USS RONALD REAGAN, AT SEA

    06.01.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Buliavac 

    USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)   

    USS Ronald Reagan executive officer, Cmdr. Ronald L. Ravelo is interviewed by Graphics Media Department personnel on the fantail of the aircraft carrier after an officer promotion ceremony. Ravelo was asked to give more insight into the customs and traditions of the ceremony, including the "Wetting Down" which was adopted from the Royal British Navy more than 235 years ago. "Wetting Down" is when the newly promoted officer is soaked with a bucket of water. Ronald Reagan is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific.

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    Date Taken: 06.01.2009
    Date Posted: 08.25.2009 12:15
    Photo ID: 198387
    VIRIN: 090601-N-3659B-085
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 847.93 KB
    Location: USS RONALD REAGAN, AT SEA

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