Pumping gas….     …..way out to sea….    &

Pumping gas….

     …..way out to sea….

          …..on the far side of the planet from home….

EAST CHINA SEA (November 7, 2020) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical)Seaman Jacob Fischer, USN, (top)andFire Controlman3rd Class Kyle Soriano, USN, heave a line aboard United States Navy guided-missile cruiser USSShiloh (CG 67) during a replenishment-at-sea (UNREP)withMilitary Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNSCharles Drew (T-AKE 10).

A complex evolution like a refueling/resupplying at sea requires an almost all-hands effort beyond just the deck crew. From necessary raw manpower, to stowing supplies below decks, to safety protocols….it takes a huge team effort.

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>>Top two photos: Mass Communication Specialist2nd Class Ryre Arciaga, USN

The two ships involved here:

                              USS Shiloh (CG 67)….needing fuel

              USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10)….the floating gas station