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Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. The vice president and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, visited Ronald Reagan during a familiarization tour of naval facilities in the San Diego area. Ronald Reagan is preparing for its upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean later this spring. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman

Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. The vice president and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, visited Ronald Reagan during a familiarization tour of naval facilities in the San Diego area. Ronald Reagan is preparing for its upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean later this spring. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman

Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. The vice president and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, visited Ronald Reagan during a familiarization tour of naval facilities in the San Diego area. Ronald Reagan is preparing for its upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean later this spring. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman

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