USNS Wheeler Performs Demonstration, Holds Tour for Military Officials [Image 5 of 15]

POHANG, SOUTH KOREA

03.17.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Madailein Abbott 

Military Sealift Command Far East

160317-N-WJ640-030 POHANG, South Korea (March 17, 2016)—The offshore petroleum distribution system USNS Vadm K.R. Wheeler (T-AG 5001) performs a "blow the nose" operation here, March 17. The action involves discharging water through pipes aft of the ship for either transfer of potable water or discharge. The Wheeler is the only ship of its kind stationed in the South Korea area and can transfer fuel from a tanker to depots ashore from up to eight miles off the coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madailein Abbott/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.17.2016
• Date Posted: 03.18.2016 00:46
• Photo ID: 2468693
• VIRIN: 160317-N-WJ640-030
• Resolution: 4928x3264
• Size: 1.05 MB
• Location: POHANG, KR