November 11, 2000: The island being lowered on to the PCU Ronald Reagan CVN-76.

March 4, 2001: Christening ceremony for the PCU Ronald Reagan CVN-76.

March 4, 2001: President George W. Bush speaking at the christening ceremony.

March 4, 2001: President George W. Bush, ship's sponsor former First Lady Nancy Reagan and William P. Fricks at the christening ceremony.

March 4, 2001: Ship's sponsor former First Lady Nancy Reagan christens the PCU Ronald Reagan CVN-76,
President George W. Bush and William P. Fricks to her left.

(All photos courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)