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Caption:
Persian Gulf (April 21, 2006) -- The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS
Ballarat (FFH 155) comes along side the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in preparation for a fueling at sea (FAS)
evolution. 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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