ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) is seen from the hangar bay aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released) 121213-N-QM601-012 Join the conversation h

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) is seen from the hangar bay aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released) 121213-N-QM601-012 Join the conversation Robert E. Peary is seen from the hangar bay of USS Iwo Jima. (8288230390)

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