Caption:
San Diego, Calif. (July 23, 2004) - The Navy's newest and most
technologically advanced aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
enters San Diego harbor for a homeporting celebration, welcoming the
ship to Naval Air Station North Island, and officially joining the U.S.
Pacific Fleet. The celebration will included various dignitaries, like
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 Charles P.
Cavanaugh (RELEASED)
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