Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (Sept. 8, 2006) -- The Military Sealift Command (MSC)
advanced auxiliary dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark
(T-AKE 1) prepares to moor at Naval Station Norfolk. Lewis and Clark is
the first of the newest class of underway replenishment ships built for
naval service and is named in honor of the legendary explorers. This
class of ships will replace the current capability of the Kilauea-class
(T-AE 26) ammunition ship, Mars-class (T-AFS 1) and Sirius-class (T-AFS
8) combat stores ships. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman Justan K. Williams (RELEASED)
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