The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a refueling at sea in the Pacific Ocean April 7, 2010. Freedom is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations in the area and Carl Vinson is supporting Southern Seas 2010. Southern Seas is a Southern Command-directed operation that provides and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multinational environment. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Van Dien, Navy/Released) 100407-N-0808V-229 (4505216531)

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