Throughout this routine at-sea interval, Ronald Reagan, its strike group ships, the embarked Service Air Wing (CVW) 5, Service Strike Group (CSG) 5 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 staffs, are anticipated to work with allies and companions, promote adherence to a rules-based worldwide order, in addition to preserve presence and suppleness to fulfill the wants of the U.S. Division of Protection.
Ronald Reagan efficiently accomplished sea trials in preparation for deployment on Could 17.
“Ronald Reagan’s ahead deployed presence underscores our nation’s dedication to our allies and companions,” stated Capt. Fred Goldhammer, Ronald Reagan’s commanding officer. “Our crew has labored very onerous to make the ship able to face any future problem, and I’m tremendously happy with their efforts. The Sailors onboard Ronald Reagan are extremely proficient and resilient, and their unwavering dedication to our mission helps be certain that our nation’s maritime presence stays robust.”
Sailors manned the rails in summer time white uniforms because the ship pulled away from the pier.
“The Ronald Reagan strike group and its group {of professional} Sailors throughout its instructions, are prepared to reply all through the area in service of our maritime pursuits,” stated Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly, commander, Job Drive 70, Service Strike Group (CSG) 5. “The help of our households makes what we do at sea doable. Within the days forward we’ll strengthen {our relationships} with like-minded allies and companions, and deter anybody who would search to disrupt worldwide norms.”
The Ronald Reagan Service Strike Group will embody the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), in addition to Arleigh Burke-class destroyers from DESRON 15.
The Ronald Reagan Service Strike Group is forward-deployed to the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations in help of a free and open Indo-Pacific area. U.S. seventh Fleet is the biggest numbered fleet on the earth, and with the assistance of 35 different maritime-nation allies and companions, the U.S. Navy has operated within the Indo-Pacific area for greater than 70 years, offering credible, prepared forces to assist protect peace and forestall battle.
