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    USS Boxer [Image 8 of 13]

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    A U.S. Navy replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway between two vessels in open ocean under overcast, low-light conditions. A large replenishment ship occupies the right foreground with fuel/transfer hoses and rigging extended, while an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer maintains parallel course to port. Personnel in white hard hats are visible on the replenishment vessel's deck monitoring the operation.

    USS BOXER, AT SEA

    11.16.2010

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Menzie 

    U.S. Navy           

    The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson is underway with the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer before a refueling at sea. Boxer is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for a deployment in early 2011.

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2010
    Date Posted: 11.18.2010 23:51
    Photo ID: 341525
    VIRIN: 101116-N-6552M-012
    Resolution: 2100x1406
    Size: 1.07 MB
    Location: USS BOXER, AT SEA
    Web Views: 87
    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Navy replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway between two vessels in open ocean under overcast, low-light conditions. A large replenishment ship occupies the right foreground with fuel/transfer hoses and rigging extended, while an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer maintains parallel course to port. Personnel in white hard hats are visible on the replenishment vessel's deck monitoring the operation.
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    USS Boxer (LHD 4)
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