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    Cobra Gold 20: USS America (LHA 6) conducts replenishment-at-sea [Image 23 of 25]

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    A large naval warship, consistent with an amphibious transport dock vessel, is photographed in silhouette against a dramatic sunset over open ocean. A helicopter is visible to the right of the ship, appearing to conduct a sling-load or vertical replenishment operation. The image captures a military maritime scene with warm orange and pink tones from the setting sun partially obscured by clouds.

    GULF OF THAILAND

    03.01.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rufus Hucks 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) San-Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), right, completes a connected replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oilier USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) while amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) approach in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020, March 1, 2020. America Expeditionary Strike Group-31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is participating in Cobra Gold 20, the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region and an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2020
    Date Posted: 03.02.2020 04:51
    Photo ID: 6121438
    VIRIN: 200301-N-VE240-1320
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 823.69 KB
    Location: GULF OF THAILAND
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    Two military helicopters are flying over open ocean, with one helicopter on the right side carrying a cargo net sling load suspended beneath it by a cable. The helicopters appear to be conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation, a common naval logistics procedure. Both aircraft appear to be MH-60 Sea Hawk type helicopters consistent with U.S. Navy operations.
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    A maritime scene captured at sunset or sunrise showing multiple naval vessels underway on open ocean. Two ships on the left appear to be conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation, sailing in close parallel formation, while a third larger warship is visible in the distance to the right. The sky features dramatic cloud formations with warm orange and pink tones near the horizon.
    The image depicts a naval replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation at dusk, showing two large gray military auxiliary/supply vessels sailing in close formation on open ocean. A third warship is visible in the background on the right, and a helicopter is airborne nearby. The sky features dramatic sunset colors with scattered clouds.
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