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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Feb. 19, 2006) -- The British Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship
RFA Bayleaf (A 109) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau
(LHA 4) for a replenishment at sea (RAS). Nassau is currently on a
regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations
(MSO). MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the
maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and
security efforts of regional nations. MSO also 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 2nd Class Michael J. Sandberg (RELEASED)
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