060421-N-7130B-023 Persian Gulf (April 21, 2006) - The Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) comes along side the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in preparation for a fueling at sea (FAS) evolution. Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts
060421-N-7130B-023 Persian Gulf (April 21, 2006) - The Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) comes along side the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in preparation for a fueling at sea (FAS) evolution. Reagan is currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts in regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED) US Navy 060421-N-7130B-023 The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) comes along side the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in preparation for a fueling at sea (FAS) evolution
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