A plane captain sits in the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). A Sailor is required to be in the cockpit of an aircraft as it is towed around the flight deck and maneuvered into position for launch or storage. Ronald Reagan is currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.