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Caption:
Persian Gulf (April 21, 2006) -- The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS
Ballarat (FFH 155) takes on fuel during a fueling at sea (FAS) from the
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is
currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime
forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as
well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region.
MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime
environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security
efforts in regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of
the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport
personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)
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