Reagan crew learns about ship’s namesake [USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76]

AP via Navy Times ^ | July 10, 2003 | Sonja Barisic

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

NORFOLK, Va. — Like many of the younger sailors aboard the carrier Ronald Reagan, Lt. (j.g). Renee Jones didn’t remember much about the namesake of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.

Jones was just 3 when Reagan became the nation’s 40th president, in 1981.

[gitmo]

Like many of the younger sailors aboard the carrier Ronald Reagan, Lt. (j.g). Renee Jones didn’t remember much about the namesake of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.

Jones was just 3 when Reagan became the nation’s 40th president, in 1981.

Well that certainly made MY day. I've got underwear older than that!

[TomB]

Like many of the younger sailors aboard the carrier Ronald Reagan, Lt. (j.g). Renee Jones didn’t remember much about the namesake of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.

Hello, my name is Tom, and I'm OLD!

Seriously though, what a great honor. I hope it becomes the best boat in the fleet.

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[Tax-chick]

I'm old, old, old ... although maybe not as old as some others ... my first political campaign was the second Reagan presidency. Talk about an easy start ...

Those are beautiful ships. I've been on the "George Washington." Congratulations to all of us - our tax dollars built those babies!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

This is quite pleasing to see.
A fitting memorial to a son of Illinois and the Midwest.

[lib-r-teri-ann]

Like many of the younger sailors aboard the carrier Ronald Reagan, Lt. (j.g). Renee Jones didn’t remember much about the namesake of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.

Hello, my name is Tom, and I'm OLD!

LOL......I'm a little older than the Lieutenant in the article, but I too was only 5 when President Reagan took office...but there is nothing vague about my memories of him. In fact over the next eight years I actually developed a political consciousness strongly influenced by the great man, and will never forget his speech after the Challenger disaster.

[looois]

I was stationed in Alaska in 1980 when Reagan ran for the first time. Although I have always voted Republican, and voted for Reagan, I really had hoped the party would choose someone else and not a movie star. I just didn't feel confident about Reagan's ability to be President. I, actually, wished for Carter to win. Boy, am I glad I was dead wrong back in 1980!

[Bob]

...my first political campaign was the second Reagan presidency...

Now I feel old. My first political involvement was the Goldwater campaign.

My kids tease me over having been born in the first half of the last century.

[CobaltBlue]

I voted for Reagan but did not have great hopes for him, but he proved me wrong. He really was a wonderful president.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

I found this site a while back perhaps even suggested here on FR. It is really neat especially the construction photos.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - "Peace Through Strength"
http://www.reagan.navy.mil/

[Tax-chick]

Sorry about that. You must feel like my father did, when my daughter asked him if he rode a horse in the Civil War!

[Prof Engineer]

Hello, my name is Tom, and I'm OLD!

LOL. Iknow the feeling. I served under President Reagan. At a party recently, I realized I was the only person in attendance who was old enough to have voted for him!

[maxwellp]

Renee Jones, please read about one of our great Presidents. Ronald Reagan loves America as the greatest country the world has ever seen. Honor him and be proud to serve on his namesake ship. He also loves the American people. Unfortunately, President Reagan is too ill to realize what's going on, so I beg you to do this great President the honor of being the best you can be.

[Bob]

Sorry about that. You must feel like my father did, when my daughter asked him if he rode a horse in the Civil War!

No problem. :=) That sure beats being asked: Daddy, were the dinosaurs really all that big?

[jla]

That was very nicely put.

[Old Sarge]

I was on Active Duty while Dutch was my Commander-in-Chief.

Those were mighty days for America, and it was a thing of pride to wear the uniform of my nation.

I truly hope that GWB can pull off the same miracle.

[Prof Engineer]

was on Active Duty while Dutch was my Commander-in-Chief. Those were mighty days for America, and it was a thing of pride to wear the uniform of my nation.

I miss that feeling myself. What I don't miss is the pay however.

I truly hope that GWB can pull off the same miracle.

From my perspective I believe he is on track.

[Phsstpok]

I voted for Reagan

In 1980 I planned to vote for Reagan, but was in line in California when Jimmy C conceded. I decided to cast my vote for Anderson so that the poor shmuck would get his matching funds. In '84 I voted for RR and am eternally grateful for the opportunity and the memory.

[nutmeg]

ping!

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[Paulie]

In all due respect to the current administration...how I miss the Gipper!!

[bethelgrad]

I was 7 when he became president. Of course I didn't know anything about politics during those years, I just thought he looked like he'd make a cool grandpa. Since being edjamacated, my knowledge of him has greatly expanded.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Bump!!

[537 Votes]

I notice the hearty, friendly smile on the bust. It's entirely appropriate for Reagan. There are plenty of politicians who are full of themselves, but Reagan was an extraordinary exception.

[T-Bird45]

I, too, was on active duty when Reagan was CINC. The day he was shot, I was the Staff Duty Officer for my small post in Germany. Of course, it was actually nighttime in Germany at the time of the assassination attempt and, later that night (early a.m.), higher headquarters initiated the required monthly recall and load-out alert. That coincidence certainly caused many a question and high anxiety among some.

Thanks for your service to our country. As a former officer, I absolutely acknowledge the value of the "Old Sarges" that brought me along during my service time.

[MeekOneGOP]

[Monty22]

I was born when Nixon was prez! I feel OLD now too!