070321-N-9758L-061 SASEBO, Japan (March 21, 2007) - Machinist's Mate Fireman Zahir N. Khan puts fuel samples in the centrifuge testing for bottom sediments and water while Essex takes on fuel at Akasaki Fueling Station in preparation for the 46th Exercise Foal Eagle. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) operating from Sasebo, Japan. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron (RELEASED) US Navy 070321-N-9758L-061 Machinist's Mate Fireman Zahir N. Khan


070321-N-9758L-061 SASEBO, Japan (March 21, 2007) - Machinist's Mate Fireman Zahir N. Khan puts fuel samples in the centrifuge testing for bottom sediments and water while Essex takes on fuel at Akasaki Fueling Station in preparation for the 46th Exercise Foal Eagle. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) operating from Sasebo, Japan. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron (RELEASED) US Navy 070321-N-9758L-061 Machinist's Mate Fireman Zahir N. Khan puts fuel samples in the centrifuge testing for bottom sediments and water while Essex takes on fuel at Akasaki Fueling Station in preparation for the 46th Exerc


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