Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 13, 2008) -- The multi-purpose amphibious assault
ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) comes alongside the Military Sealift Command
fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (TAO 195) as Leroy Grumman
conducts a replenishment at sea with the guided-missile cruiser USS
Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group
composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a
realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable
and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann (RELEASED)
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