Naval Replenishment Operations

Images of naval vessels refueling and resupplying at sea, illustrating logistical operations in military engagements.

Philippine Sea, February 15, 2006 - The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) steams near the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193).  The three-ship, Sasebo-based Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group consisting of the USS Essex (LHD-2), USS Juneau (LPD-10) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) is currently on its Spring Patrol.
Philippine Sea, February 15, 2006 - The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) steams near the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). The three-ship, Sasebo-based Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group consisting of the USS Essex (LHD-2), USS Juneau (LPD-10) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) is currently on its Spring Patrol.