Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2008) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Hawes
(FFG 53) comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet
replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) during a
replenishment-at-sea. Hawes and Leroy Grumman are underway in the
Atlantic Ocean and will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior, a course
designed and led by the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff in the
United Kingdom. The exercise helps U.S. ships improve interoperability
between allied navies and prepares participants for a role in a joint
maritime environment during upcoming deployments. U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R. Wax (RELEASED)
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