PACIFIC OCEAN – A Sailor aboard USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) connects a resupply load to a MH-60 Seahawk during a Replenishment-at-Sea mission, May 11, 2017. RAS operations are conducted to resupply and refuel ships while at sea for extended periods of time. The Blue-Green team of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group ensures they maintain a constant state of readiness in order to react to any situation that may arise during the up-coming deployment.

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