GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2015) Sailors from the Deck Department transport supplies during a connected replenishment (CONREP) from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship for the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean

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GULF OF ADEN (July 13, 2015) Sailors from the Deck Department transport supplies during a connected replenishment (CONREP) from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship for the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released) WESTPAC 150713-N-FB203-014

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