080928-N-1082Z-031 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2008) Quarter Master 3rd Class David Kaelin observes the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) through the “big eyes” aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released) US Navy 080928-N-1082Z-031 Quarter Master 3rd Class David Kaelin observes the Military Sealift

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080928-N-1082Z-031 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2008) Quarter Master 3rd Class David Kaelin observes the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) through the “big eyes” aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released) US Navy 080928-N-1082Z-031 Quarter Master 3rd Class David Kaelin observes the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) through the

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