
Vice Adm. Bill Merz visits USS Ronald Reagan while at sea
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2021 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan was visited by 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz this week while in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday.
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Washington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2021 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan was visited by 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz this week while in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Friday.
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