Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2009) -- Military Sealift Command dry
cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) conducts vertical
replenishment operations with dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46)
and amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Tortuga and Essex are
underway in support of the bilateral training exercise Talisman Saber,
an exercise between U.S. and Australian forces designed to enhance
interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
2nd Class Byron C. Linder (Released)
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