170710-N-ZW825-164 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) approaches the starboard side of fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) to join amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in a replenishment-at-sea during Talisman Saber 17. Sterett, part of a combined Zealand expeditionary strike group (ESG), is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase proficiencies defending the ESG against blue-water threats so amphibious forces can launch Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Sa

---

170710-N-ZW825-164 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) approaches the starboard side of fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) to join amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in a replenishment-at-sea during Talisman Saber 17. Sterett, part of a combined Zealand expeditionary strike group (ESG), is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase proficiencies defending the ESG against blue-water threats so amphibious forces can launch Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

---

Size: 2250px × 1500px
Photo credit: © AB Forces News Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 31, 3rd, 49, 78, 7th, action, bulk, deployment, desron, destroyer, dewey, diego, dvids, fleet, forces, group, hsm, import, navy, nmcs, pacific, saber, san, south, squadron, sterett, surface, talisman