Caption:
Naval Air Station North Island, California (July 23, 2004) --
Crewmembers of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) "man the rails" as the ship
prepares to moor for a homeporting celebration, welcoming the ship to
San Diego, Calif., and officially joining the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The
celebration will include various dignitaries, including former First
Lady Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and
celebrities. Commanded by Capt. James A. Symonds, the ship was
commissioned in July 2003, and is completing a two-month transit around
South America to her new homeport. U.S. Navy Photo By Photographer's
Mate 2nd Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)
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