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    USS Benfold Conducts a Vert Rep [Image 1 of 10]

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    A large naval auxiliary or replenishment vessel is underway at sea under a partly cloudy sky. A helicopter is visible to the left of the ship, appearing to conduct a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation with a sling load suspended beneath it. The ship displays a gray hull typical of military auxiliary vessels with multiple masts, antennas, and deck equipment visible.

    EAST CHINA SEA

    10.09.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Elesia Patten 

    Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5

    181009-N-WM647-3017 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2018) The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) by way of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters, assigned to the “Island Knights” of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. Benfold is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia Patten)

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    Date Taken: 10.09.2018
    Date Posted: 10.10.2018 04:00
    Photo ID: 4807259
    VIRIN: 181009-N-WM647-3017
    Resolution: 5158x3438
    Size: 1.17 MB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 15

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    A large naval auxiliary or replenishment vessel is underway at sea under a partly cloudy sky. A helicopter is visible to the left of the ship, appearing to conduct a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation with a sling load suspended beneath it. The ship displays a gray hull typical of military auxiliary vessels with multiple masts, antennas, and deck equipment visible.
    A group of personnel aboard a naval or military vessel are conducting a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or stores transfer operation on the ship's deck. Workers wearing red and purple uniforms with protective helmets and face shields are forming a human chain to pass boxes and supplies. The boxes include labels such as 'KEEP FROZEN' and bear an 'RPO' logo with a mountain graphic.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in a yellow flight deck jersey is directing a military helicopter — appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk — during landing operations on the flight deck of a naval vessel. The ship's hull markings on the sailor's cap read 'DDG 65', identifying this as a guided-missile destroyer. The scene takes place at sea under partly cloudy skies with calm ocean conditions visible.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in a yellow flight deck jersey is directing a military helicopter during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation aboard a naval vessel. The helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is airborne and carrying a cargo net loaded with supplies suspended beneath it. The operation is taking place at sea under partly cloudy skies.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers above the flight deck of a naval vessel during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation at sea. Cargo nets containing bundled supplies have already been delivered to the deck, while a hoist line extends downward from the helicopter. The operation is taking place under partly cloudy skies over open blue ocean.
    A naval replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway, with a military helicopter conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) by carrying a cargo load suspended beneath it. A sailor in yellow flight deck gear is observing through binoculars from the deck of a warship, while a large auxiliary replenishment vessel is visible in the background. The scene depicts a coordinated logistics operation between at least two naval vessels at sea.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in yellow flight deck gear is directing a military helicopter (appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation on the flight deck of a naval vessel. The flight deck is loaded with netted cargo bundles awaiting transfer. The helmet markings indicate the ship is DDG-65, a guided-missile destroyer.
    The image shows a group of military personnel conducting a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or cargo transfer operation on the deck of a naval vessel. Multiple sailors wearing color-coded jerseys and safety gear are handling netted cargo pallets secured with orange and black straps. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming the operation is taking place at sea.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (marked 'D4' and 'NAVY') hovers over the flight deck of a naval vessel during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation at sea. Ground crew members in safety gear are managing cargo nets loaded with supplies on the ship's deck. The operation is taking place in calm, open ocean conditions under clear blue skies.
    A military helicopter, marked with the number '04', is hovering over the deck of a naval vessel performing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation at sea. Two deck crew members in blue jackets and white helmets are managing a cargo load suspended beneath the helicopter. The operation is taking place under clear skies over open ocean.

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