SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2012) Ensign Michael Schrump stands conning officer watch aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) as the ship approaches for a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). The Coast guard national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) transits alongside preparing to make its approach to Richard E. Byrd. Vandegrift took on more than 90,000 gallons of fuel and 35,000 pounds of food and supplies. Vandegrift is underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2012) Ensign Michael Schrump stands conning officer watch aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) as the ship approaches for a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). The Coast guard national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) transits alongside preparing to make its approach to Richard E. Byrd. Vandegrift took on more than 90,000 gallons of fuel and 35,000 pounds of food and supplies. Vandegrift is underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting national interests and expanding maritime partnerships. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released) 120712-N-KB052-199 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - USS Vandegrift and USCGC Waesche conduct a replenishment with USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4).
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