The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier serving as the flagship of the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet. Named after the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, it is the ninth and final Nimitz-class carrier and the largest warship in the world by displacement. Commissioned in 2003, the Reagan carries a complement of over 6,000 sailors and aircrew, and operates a carrier air wing of up to 90 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The vessel is equipped with two nuclear reactors, four catapults, and four arrestor wires, enabling it to launch and recover aircraft efficiently. The Reagan's primary mission is to project American naval power and provide air support for military operations around the globe, making it a crucial asset in maintaining regional stability and responding to crises.
