Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 29, 2009) -- The Military Sealift Command dry
cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) conducts a
vertical replenishment with the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter
Hall (LSD 50). Iwo Jima and Carter Hall are deployed as part of the Iwo
Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations
in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker (RELEASED)
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