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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Steven Quintana fires a shot line from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to underway replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for a replenishment at sea (RAS), Dec. 4, 2022. A RAS efficiently provides Navy ships with fuel and supplies without having to pull into port. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)
| Date Taken: | 12.04.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 12.25.2022 21:01 |
| Photo ID: | 7571586 |
| VIRIN: | 221204-N-HX806-1271 |
| Resolution: | 4544x3029 |
| Size: | 513.21 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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