Ronald Reagan diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, an incurable neurological disorder which destroys brain cells and ultimately causes death. In November of that year, he informed the nation of the diagnosis through a handwritten letter, writing in part: After his diagnosis, letters of support from well-wishers poured into his California home. But there was also speculation over how long Reagan had demonstrated symptoms of mental degeneration. Not long after the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, at a reception for mayors, Reagan greeted his Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Samuel Pierce in 1981 by saying "How are you, Mr Mayor? How are things
USS Ronald Reagan Battle Efficiency Award. On 28 May 2009, "Ronald Reagan" deployed with Carrier Air Wing 14 to the 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Responsibility. "Ronald Reagan" relieved the CSG and launched her first sorties in support of OEF on 6 July. "Ronald Reagan" returned to homeport on 21 October after a five-month deployment. In early 2010, "Ronald Reagan" was awarded the 2009 Chief of Naval Operations Afloat Safety "S" Award, and the 2009 Pacific Fleet Battle "E" for combat efficiency. The Battle "E" award was "Ronald Reagan"s second consecutive and third in four years. On 19 May 2010, Norfolk Naval