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Caption:
Persian Gulf (April 14, 2006) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS
Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) make a turn after the completion another cycle
of flight operations. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group has worked
around the clock supporting forces on the ground in both Afghanistan
and Iraq. Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of
U.S. maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and
Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations
(MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability
in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism
and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international
terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to
transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy photo by
Chief Photographer's Mate Spike Call (RELEASED)
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