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    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a green helmet and vest is signaling with a green paddle during an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea. Two naval vessels are connected by replenishment lines while a helicopter hovers near the supply ship in the background. Multiple crew members in colored helmets and life vests are visible on deck performing their assigned roles.

    USS MOBILE BAY, SOUTH CHINA SEA

    03.04.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Batchelder 

    U.S. Navy           

    160304-N-EH218-159 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016) – Seaman Recruit Joshua Mwamba, from Dallas, signals the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea to receive a blend of advanced biofuel and stores aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.04.2016
    Date Posted: 03.09.2016 03:14
    Photo ID: 2451384
    VIRIN: 160304-N-EH218-159
    Resolution: 3403x2265
    Size: 422.39 KB
    Location: USS MOBILE BAY, SOUTH CHINA SEA
    Hometown: DALLAS, TEXAS, US
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