USS Ronald Reagan Strike group in Singapore
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Reagan Carrier Strike Group Makes Port Visit to Singapore
Story Number: NNS060207-16
Release Date: 2/7/2006 5:09:00 PM
By Chief Journalist (SW) Donnie W. Ryan, USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group arrived in Singapore Feb. 7 for a scheduled port visit. USS Lake Champlain (CG 57 ) and USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7 ) will be joining them in port.
While in port, the carrier strike groupÂ’s approximately 6,000 crew members will have a chance to participate in friendship-building and goodwill-generating activities.
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller, is on a routine deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism and maritime security operations.
“Singapore is our second port visit since beginning our deployment last month and one of our most important partners with many shared interests,” said Miller.
“This visit gives us opportunity to show off the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier as a formidable weapon in the global war against terrorism. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group’s presence in the Western Pacific demonstrates America’s commitment to fulfilling its treaty obligations and security arrangements,” said Miller.
Sailors from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group will participate in three community service projects Feb. 8, including cleaning a horse stable that provides riding lessons for the disabled, gardening and maintenance at a residential care center for AIDS patients, and interaction with children ages one to 12 at a local childrenÂ’s home.
Feb. 9, Sailors will accompany autistic and special needs children from the Genesis School to a nearby pool for swimming lessons and water games, as well as take part in building renovations at another AIDS patient care center that provides counseling and family support.
Capt. Terry B. Kraft, Reagan’s Commanding Officer, said he is looking forward to Reagan Sailors being able to experience the culture of the “Lion City” during the ship’s visit to Singapore.
“Singapore is a unique experience for American Sailors,” said Kraft. “We have a tradition of being good ambassadors for the United States whenever we make a port visit. I’m excited about the community projects our Sailors have asked to participate in, and the outstanding welcome always provided by citizens of this fine city.”
Commissioned in 2003, Reagan is the NavyÂ’s newest Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier and is currently underway on its maiden deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations.
Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time.
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I wonder if the 7th Fleet Band will play in SG.
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I just saw them yesterday at simei eastpoint...
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Orient Express?Originally posted by ray243:I just saw them yesterday at simei eastpoint... -
here to witness our hongbao draw?
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Any nukes with them on their ships?
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Covered their performance here when they visited last year out of Yokosuka.
PO1 Rowland was on the guitars..let me dig up some of the pics.. -
They paid us a visit in Nee Soon in '03 and '04.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Covered their performance here when they visited last year out of Yokosuka.
PO1 Rowland was on the guitars..let me dig up some of the pics.. -
no nudes!!Originally posted by maggot:Any nukes with them on their ships? 
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So, what capabilities do they have?Originally posted by Shotgun:“This visit gives us opportunity to show off the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier as a formidable weapon in the global war against terrorism. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group’s presence in the Western Pacific demonstrates America’s commitment to fulfilling its treaty obligations and security arrangements,” said Miller.
A GUNDAM anime aircraft carrier would have Strike Dagger and CIWS, rite?
Compared to our Strike Freedoms, their units pales
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Anyone knows when they are leaving? Want to go to have a look!
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yeah right.. and the queue they formed at the atm is super long.Originally posted by ray243:I just saw them yesterday at simei eastpoint...
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Originally posted by Shotgun:
is he describg orchard towers?
[b] “Singapore is a unique experience for American Sailors,” said Kraft. “We have a tradition of being good ambassadors for the United States whenever we make a port visit. I’m excited about the community projects our Sailors have asked to participate in, and the outstanding welcome always provided by citizens of this fine city.”
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ANy idea when they'd be leaving? If they leave during the day, I might be able to catch a glimpse of the ship when it passes my work place.
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My friend went on a tour of the ship yesterday.
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You work at Pedra Branca?Originally posted by Obersturmfuhrer:ANy idea when they'd be leaving? If they leave during the day, I might be able to catch a glimpse of the ship when it passes my work place. -
Thats for you to find out.Originally posted by minimalis:You work at Pedra Branca?
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wa. no wonder i saw a bunch of ang mohs at orchard mrt today evening and they were singing "anchors aweigh", the US Navy song/anthem so loudly, as if they were drunk...
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For the benefit of those who know nothing of Orchard Towers... it can be best describe in 4 words.Originally posted by skeujin:is he describg orchard towers?
"Four Floors of wh0res" -
Can you describe how your friend got the chance?Originally posted by Guile:My friend went on a tour of the ship yesterday. -
The aircraft carrier itself is already power by a 2 nuclear reactors...Originally posted by maggot:Any nukes with them on their ships?