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    ARG/MEU EX [Image 5 of 7]

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    The image shows two U.S. Navy warships underway at sea in open ocean conditions. The foreground vessel is a large amphibious assault ship (Wasp or America-class LHD/LHA) with aircraft visible on its flight deck, accompanied by a second vessel in the background that appears to be a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD). The ships appear to be operating together as part of an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    04.14.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate McDonald 

    USS WASP (LHD 1)   

    160414-N-TI017-017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 14, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) are underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Nathan R. McDonald/Released).

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    Date Taken: 04.14.2016
    Date Posted: 04.15.2016 19:29
    Photo ID: 2527986
    VIRIN: 160414-N-TI017-017
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.17 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 53
    Downloads: 11

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    A kitchen worker wearing a black uniform and black cap is transferring a large quantity of baked beans or a similar bean dish from a foil-covered tray into a larger stainless steel pan. The setting appears to be a commercial or institutional kitchen, with industrial ovens visible in the background. Steam is rising from the food, indicating it is freshly heated.
    Two individuals wearing aluminized proximity/fire proximity suits with gold-tinted visors are standing on what appears to be a naval vessel deck with open ocean visible in the background. They appear to be engaged in a training exercise or operational procedure, with one person holding or examining an object. The reflective silver suits are consistent with military or naval firefighting protective equipment.
    Three personnel in red firefighting gear are conducting a fire drill or damage control exercise on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. They are equipped with helmets, protective goggles, face coverings, gloves, and life vests, with the two foreground personnel actively handling a fire hose. The open ocean is visible in the background, confirming an underway maritime setting.
    A military helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk, is being prepared on a naval vessel's flight deck. Two deck crew members in blue jerseys are working to remove tie-down chains and wheel chocks from the landing gear, while a helmeted pilot or aircrew member observes from the open cockpit door. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or launch preparation sequence aboard a ship at sea.
    The image shows two U.S. Navy warships underway at sea in open ocean conditions. The foreground vessel is a large amphibious assault ship (Wasp or America-class LHD/LHA) with aircraft visible on its flight deck, accompanied by a second vessel in the background that appears to be a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD). The ships appear to be operating together as part of an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).
    Two large naval vessels are conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea. The foreground ship bears the hull number '198' and appears to be a US Navy amphibious or auxiliary vessel, connected to a supply ship on its port side. The operation is taking place under overcast skies on moderately choppy open ocean.
    A young woman in a dark navy-style uniform is working at a navigation chart table, using a drafting compass to plot points on a nautical chart. The setting appears to be the chart room or bridge of a naval vessel, characterized by dim blue lighting, exposed cable runs, and military-grade equipment. She is focused intently on her task, suggesting active navigation or route planning duties.

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    Atlantic Ocean
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    LSD 41
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