Philippine Sea (June 17, 2006) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Commanding Officer, Capt. Terry Kraft, Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) Commanding Officer, Capt. Craig Williams and Commodore of Destroyer Squadron Seven (DESRON-7), Capt. David Steindl welcome civilian and military dignitaries from Australia and the People's Republic of China as they arrive aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier to observe Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photograph by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Christopher D. Blachly
