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

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    The image shows a large blue and white U.S. Naval Ship named 'VADM K R WHEELER' anchored or underway in a harbor. A water jet or discharge stream is visible near the bow of the vessel, likely from a ballast or cooling water discharge port. An industrial port facility with shipping containers and structures is visible in the background.

    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)

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    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
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    Downloads: 9

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    The image shows a large blue and white U.S. Naval Ship named 'VADM K R WHEELER' anchored or underway in a harbor. A water jet or discharge stream is visible near the bow of the vessel, likely from a ballast or cooling water discharge port. An industrial port facility with shipping containers and structures is visible in the background.
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