USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) [Image 5 of 8]

CORAL SEA

07.28.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Colby Mothershead 

Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5

CORAL SEA (July 29, 2023) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Abigalia Ralph, right, from Nashville, Tenn., fires a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Rafael Peralta is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead)

• Date Taken: 07.28.2023
• Date Posted: 07.31.2023 05:57
• Photo ID: 7942783
• VIRIN: 230729-N-JO829-2068
• Resolution: 2400x1714
• Size: 1016.1 KB
• Location: CORAL SEA