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    Two naval vessels are conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea during sunset. A large auxiliary replenishment ship on the left is connected to a smaller warship, likely a destroyer or cruiser, on the right via fuel hoses and transfer lines. The operation is taking place in open ocean with calm seas under a vivid orange and blue twilight sky.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.10.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Louis Staats 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    200810-N-PS962-0211
    Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 10, 2020)
    USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) replenishes at sea with USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12). Churchill is currently deployed in support of U.S. 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Louis Thompson Staats IV)

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    Date Taken: 08.10.2020
    Date Posted: 08.14.2020 13:15
    Photo ID: 6313511
    VIRIN: 200810-N-PS962-0211
    Resolution: 4696x3126
    Size: 827.38 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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    Downloads: 5

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    Two naval vessels are conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea during sunset. A large auxiliary replenishment ship on the left is connected to a smaller warship, likely a destroyer or cruiser, on the right via fuel hoses and transfer lines. The operation is taking place in open ocean with calm seas under a vivid orange and blue twilight sky.
    A person dressed in cold-weather gear, including an orange survival/immersion suit, a tan fleece balaclava, and a black face covering, is looking through or operating a navigational instrument on what appears to be a vessel. The setting is outdoors on open water under a clear blue sky, suggesting cold maritime conditions. The individual appears to be performing a navigational or observational task.
    A naval formation of at least three warships is underway in a fjord or coastal waterway surrounded by mountainous terrain. The image is taken from the deck of a large warship in the foreground, looking out at two additional vessels ahead. The lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, with low sun creating glare and reflections on the water.
    A naval vessel's deck is shown with a line of uniformed crew members standing at attention along the starboard side, performing a 'manning the rails' ceremonial formation. A second white naval warship is visible in the background on open blue water, with mountainous terrain visible on the horizon. The scene appears to take place in a fjord or coastal waterway under clear skies with strong directional sunlight.
    Two naval warships are navigating in formation through a calm body of water with mountainous terrain visible in the background. The photograph is taken from the bow deck of a larger vessel looking forward toward a smaller warship ahead. The setting appears to be a fjord or coastal waterway, possibly in a Nordic or Arctic region based on the rugged mountain landscape.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is navigating through a calm, iceberg-dotted fjord with dramatic mountainous terrain in the background. The view is taken from an elevated position on the ship looking forward along the bow, with crew members visible on deck. A smaller vessel is visible ahead in the distance, likely serving as a pilot or escort boat.
    A naval warship, appearing to be a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, navigates through a calm fjord surrounded by rugged mountains with patches of snow. The water is exceptionally still and reflects the surrounding landscape, with scattered icebergs or ice chunks visible in the distance. The scene suggests an Arctic or sub-Arctic environment, likely Greenland or a similar high-latitude location.
    A naval or coast guard vessel navigates calm waters in front of a coastal settlement backed by dramatic rocky mountains. The town features a mix of low-rise colorful buildings and larger multi-story structures, consistent with Arctic or sub-Arctic architecture. Residual snow patches on the mountain peaks and the stark landscape suggest a high-latitude location, likely Greenland or a similar Arctic region.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel are performing an elbow bump greeting on the deck of a naval vessel, a COVID-era contactless greeting alternative. One sailor is wearing Navy Working Uniform (NWU) camouflage pattern while the other is in Navy blue coveralls. Both are wearing face masks and tan/khaki baseball caps, consistent with COVID-19 safety protocols.
    Three U.S. Navy personnel are engaged in conversation on a naval pier or ship deck. Two individuals wearing dark blue coveralls (working uniforms) are speaking with a third in digital camouflage (NWU Type III). All three are wearing face masks and tan/coyote brown caps, consistent with COVID-era military protocols.
    Four military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Navy sailors, are gathered in what looks like a ship's hangar bay near a helicopter. They are wearing digital camouflage uniforms and face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. One sailor with a name tape reading 'CHEESEMAN' appears to be engaged in conversation or a briefing.
    Two individuals are silhouetted against a sunlit fjord or coastal waterway, viewed from the stern or deck of a vessel. Snow-capped mountains and low-lying fog banks are visible in the background across the calm, reflective water. The strong backlighting creates a dramatic contrast between the dark foreground figures and the bright seascape.
    A person dressed in black cold-weather gear stands on the deck of a naval or military vessel, using binoculars to scan the surrounding waters. The vessel is navigating through a calm, turquoise fjord or arctic waterway flanked by rugged, snow-capped mountains. The scene suggests a maritime surveillance or patrol operation in a northern or arctic environment.

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