080709-N-1082Z-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 09, 2008) GunnerÕs Mate 3rd Class Marcus W. Stapert, assisted by Operations Specialist 3rd Class Drew Hanna, shoots line across the bow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oilier USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) while conducting a replenishment at sea during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. The Iwo
080709-N-1082Z-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 09, 2008) GunnerÕs Mate 3rd Class Marcus W. Stapert, assisted by Operations Specialist 3rd Class Drew Hanna, shoots line across the bow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oilier USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) while conducting a replenishment at sea during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment. The Iwo Jima ESG is made up of Ramage; the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7); the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17); the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50); all homeported at Norfolk, Va.; the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), homeported at Mayport, Fla.; and the fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), homeported at Groton, Conn. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released) US Navy 080709-N-1082Z-005 Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Marcus W. Stapert, assisted by Operations Specialist 3rd Class Drew Hanna, shoots line across the bow of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61)
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