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Tue, May 04, 2004

Shaken Down, Ready For Action

Northrop Grumman Sends USS Ronald Reagan Back To The Yard

Northrop Grumman Monday redelivered the nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), to the US Navy after a post shakedown availability (PSA).

The Ronald Reagan returned to the company's Newport News sector shipyard in December for the PSA, a typical availability in the early life of a carrier that allows the Navy and Newport News team to resolve any items that came up during early cruises and make any last-minute changes and upgrades.  Work performed under this contract is valued at $53 million and included upgrades for the new F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft.  Other changes included a third physical fitness center for sailors, combat system and radar equipment upgrades, and minor repairs.

"The completion of this work symbolizes a new chapter in the life of the Ronald Reagan," said Bob Gunter, senior vice president of Aircraft Carrier Programs, Northrop Grumman Newport News.  "Hundreds of shipbuilders worked hand-in-hand with Ronald Reagan sailors to make this PSA a success, bringing this great ship one step closer to her voyage home to the West Coast."

"The PSA was a tremendous success for both the Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard workers and the Ronald Reagan crew," said Captain Jim Symonds, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer.  "The work that was poured into this carrier, preparing it for a lifetime at sea, is a testament to the quality of people that make up the Northrop Grumman Newport News team.  It will be put to the test later this month as we say farewell to the Hampton Roads area and sail around South America to bring this great ship to our new homeport in San Diego."

Named after America's 40th president, Ronald Reagan is the ninth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier built by Northrop Grumman Newport News.  It towers 20 stories above the waterline, and at 1,092 feet long, is nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall.  The ship displaces approximately 95,000 tons of water when afloat. USS Ronald Reagan was christened in March 2001 and delivered to the Navy in June 2003.

FMI: www.reagan.navy.mil

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