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    Valiant Shield 2020 PHOTOEX [Image 5 of 24]

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    A large gray naval auxiliary or replenishment vessel is underway on open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The ship appears to be a U.S. Navy combat logistics force vessel, identifiable by its gray hull, extensive superstructure, and replenishment-at-sea equipment. A second, smaller vessel is visible in the distant background on the horizon.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    09.25.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Codie Soule 

    Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5

    200925-N-KP021-0200 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) steams in formation in support of Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule)

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    Date Taken: 09.25.2020
    Date Posted: 09.25.2020 04:38
    Photo ID: 6365295
    VIRIN: 200925-N-KP021-0200
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 979.92 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 103
    Downloads: 42

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