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USS RONALD REAGAN

USS Ronald Reagan departs its homeport of San Diego, Calif., Oct. 29, 2007, following a planned incremental availability period to begin sea trials.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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