Keywords: US Navy 060527-N-7526R-097 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Carlos Machado directs an F-A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22).jpg en Arabian Gulf May 27 2006 - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Carlos Machado directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two VFA-22 as Sailors weave their way around parked aircraft in the ship s hangar bay aboard USS Ronald Reagan's CVN 76 Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen CVW-14 are currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U S maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations MSO in the region MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts in regional nations MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel weapons or other material U S Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Marc Rockwell-Pate RELEASED 2006-05-27 060527-N-7526R-097 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 35120 U S Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Marc Rockwell-Pate PD-USGov-Military-Navy Hangar bays of USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 Aviation Boatswain's Mates |