Give Now
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
  • Full Schedule
Watch Live

Military

USS Ronald Reagan Crew Continues Relief Efforts in Japan

By Beth Ford Roth / Home Post Blogger
Published March 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM PDT
This story was published more than 14 years ago.
HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters from the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 prepare to lift off after resupplying on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd
HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters from the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 prepare to lift off after resupplying on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

The world’s attention may have shifted from Japan to Libya, but that doesn’t mean the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan has slowed down its effort to bring food, water, and medical supplies to the people of Japan. In fact, according to a story published on the 7th Fleet’s website, the Reagan (off the northwest coast of Honshu island) is collecting donations for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Some crew members of the Reagan are donating the shirt off their back, literally. (Read more)

Military
Beth Ford Roth
Blogger Beth Ford Roth was born into a military family and has covered issues important to service members and their loved ones for many years. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in both commercial television and public radio.
See stories by Beth Ford Roth
A gradient of colors going from blue to red with the KPBS Voter Hub logo overlayed.
Special Election: San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1
A big decision awaits some voters this April as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.
Launch →
More News