Reagan in the UAE

In defiance of Congress (not really, I just like saying that after they sabotaged the Ports Deal), the USS Ronald Reagan sailed into the tiny Arab state recently. From CentCom:

Sailors assigned to Carrier Strike Group Seven (CSG-7), including USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14), and Destroyer Squadron Seven (DESRON 7) arrived in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates March 15 for a scheduled port visit.
While in port, the 4,800 crew members will have a chance to tour, shop, and enjoy liberty. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the Arabian Gulf as well as supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom . Reagan’s aircraft have been supporting ground troops in Iraq since arriving in the Fifth Fleet area of operations last month.
Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller, Commander of the Reagan Carrier Strike Group, said Sailors are excited about the visit to UAE because Reagan has been at sea for more than 30 consecutive days, and this would be the first port visit since the ship arrived in the region.

Here's the Reagan's homepage.