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海伯纳准将 in” Ronald Reagan “conference held on the aircraft carrier
” Ronald Reagan “aircraft carrier

International (reporter Zhang Dongmei): The U.S. military’s largest, newest aircraft carrier” Ronald Reagan “22 arrived famous southern Thailand resort island of Phuket, the reporter was invited to board the ship the same day, “Nimitz” class nuclear aircraft carrier visit, really opened the eyes.

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thought, after the U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in Phuket, where the terminal is bound heavily guarded, but the reporter in Phuket Hong Kong found that the port has not changed, still the normal school scene, coming and going, doing business as usual stall sellers, Southeast Asia, the famous “Super Virgo” cruise also stops there.

“Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier for Public Affairs 朗弗兰德斯 major carrier at the pier standing are welcome to boarding, and teams of American sailors dressed in civilian clothes carrying luggage, ready to Sign vacation. Aircraft hangar like an aircraft carrier in the stomach, large capacity, which parked a few planes. Stocked in the middle of several large aircraft, space, behind the American flag and the “Ronald Reagan” hung the flag-ship, where it became a bigger way, the press conference scene.

conference, the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group commander Scott 海伯纳准将 seventh smiling to the podium. He said, “Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier and the other two ships to come to Phuket, the United States and the traditional friendship is all about. He had been there in 1991, Phuket, Phuket seafood, white sandy beaches and friendly people made him unforgettable. However, this is not just the United States naval officers and men to come to Phuket resort, also hopes to volunteer for the local community. As planned, the 300 sailors to duty in the building and humanitarian residence to schools, orphanages and other service work.

finished a news conference, reporters were out in the hangar under the guidance of Flanders, came out on deck. Just listen to the order, the reporter’s foot began to shake, and before reporters could react, the foot of the deck has vertical rise, we will soon be served on the aircraft carrier’s flight deck. Flight deck area of ??about 4.5 acres. Looking ahead, the long side of the runway parked three to four aircraft. U.S. military aircraft had to be placed in well here!

Sean Lenehan is on board a non-commissioned officers. He joined the army 22 years old and has already served nearly eight years, the boat has been considered a very old soldier qualifications. He said that in the stress levels of the military, they learned to respect their superiors, but also learned to respect themselves and know how to state the true meaning of service. After talking about veterans intention, he said, might go back to college, maybe this into a home, may be able to use their painting expertise to set up an animation company.

carrier Aspects of life

“Ronald Reagan” The United States 40th president named Ronald Reagan. President Reagan is loved by an American president, is the first name I was still alive when the ship was named for U.S. President. “Ronald Reagan” adhering to the tenets of President Reagan: the power of peace.

“Ronald Reagan” The United States is undoubtedly the world’s only superpower “power reflected.” It is the United States, “Nimitz” class nuclear aircraft carrier the 9th ship, launched in 2001 completed in 2003, the official service. “Nimitz” class is the world’s largest aircraft carrier, which went, “Ronald Reagan” the most outstanding. Carrier cost $ 4.5 billion, spent $ 1 million a day operation.

“Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier captain 333 meters equipped with two nuclear reactors, for “Ronald Reagan” sailing for 20 years, all without refueling dock, designed for military service for 50 years. “Ronald Reagan” where can stay more than 6,000 people on board reserves of food and supplies to maintain their three months of life. Of course, such a large a ship is only one mission is to act as wartime airport. Currently the carrier is equipped with 60 fighters.

“Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier is divided into three parts: the tower, the lower deck and cabin. Control tower is the carrier’s flight deck of the superstructure, the staff here control the direction of travel, directing air traffic, monitor activity on deck. Radar and communications equipment is also installed here. The flight deck of an aircraft taking off, landing place. Below deck hangar for parking of aircraft used temporarily. Living area, dining area and propulsion systems, marine power plant and other airport operations to maintain this facility, located in the lower parts of the cabin. In “Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier, the number of female 20% of the total number, as the male soldiers as they engage in various types. Sailors are very young, average age 19 years. Complete living facilities on board, five dentists, a dentist, five surgeons, there is a 63-bed hospital; have three different religious priests, religious activities every day; newspapers, radio and television : board also has five gym, full-time trainer set up fitness programs, and sailors, etc. can also be received through the network of distance education.

six thousand sailors Phuket Resort

When reporters during a visit to the end, the ship’s sailors are men and women lined up for landing ship, and some sailors also embrace surf skateboard. At this time they have put on civilian clothes, looks like an ordinary tourist, and no difference. However, when the officer gave the order, are uniform for all sailors to set their eyes on one side, as they flash a path through reporters.

“Ronald Reagan” aircraft carrier to come to Phuket, the Phuket tourism industry is a happy occasion. U.S. naval attache in Thailand, said the fleet will be in Phuket for 5 days. It is estimated that three crew of about 6,000 people, 4,000 people a day visit, accommodation and travel every day to spend over $ 1 million. He said the fact the U.S. Navy every year fifty or sixty ships to visit Thailand. They are like holiday in Thailand, Pattaya and Phuket are two of their favorite places to vacation in Thailand has become a U.S. Navy tradition.

Diamond and Gold travel company assumed the American sailors in Phuket accommodation and travel booking services. Mr. Ta Napa is the company’s salesman. He said the U.S. sailors who prefer to ride elephants, rubber raft sub-plans, activities such as snorkeling, travel arrangement to let them enjoy the local scenery, but also allow them to enjoy delicious Thai food.

is worth mentioning that, on Phuket Port also set up specifically for the U.S. sailors mobile ATMs, currency exchange point, the aircraft carrier arrived in the day began to open, a lot of sailors put ashore on the straight money machine. Pier parking lot waiting for buses already parked 30 sailors to come. Imagine, in the next few days, with the arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier, Phuket beach will add a lot of popularity, entertainment place will be a bit more lively.