Caption:
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2008) -- The Military Sealift Command fleet
replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) pulls alongside the
guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) to conduct a
replenishment at sea. Vella Gulf is 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 Jason R. Zalasky (RELEASED)
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