Sailors Aboard USS Ronald Reagan Achieve Milestone
Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan – Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) recently achieved a milestone by completing the largest aircraft elevator maintenance evolution in the ship’s history.
The evolution, which spanned over eight weeks, involved the removal and replacement of the ship’s four aircraft elevators, each weighing approximately 700 tons. The elevators are essential for moving aircraft between the flight deck and the hangar bay.
The maintenance evolution was a complex and challenging undertaking, but the Sailors of USS Ronald Reagan completed it safely and efficiently, ensuring the ship remains ready to conduct operations around the world.
USS Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5 and is currently conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Here are some additional details about the aircraft elevator maintenance evolution:
- The evolution was completed over eight weeks.
- The four aircraft elevators were removed and replaced.
- Each elevator weighs approximately 700 tons.
- The elevators are essential for moving aircraft between the flight deck and the hangar bay.
- The Sailors of USS Ronald Reagan completed the evolution safely and efficiently.
This milestone is a testament to the skill and dedication of the Sailors of USS Ronald Reagan.
The ship is now ready to continue conducting operations around the world, ensuring the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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