160317-N-WJ640-037 POHANG, South Korea (March 17, 2016)—Navy Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, commander of 7th Fleet (right); Navy Capt. Robert Rochford, commodore of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Three (center); and Navy Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, Commander Expeditionary Strike Group Seven, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 76 (left); view offshore petroleum distribution system USNS Vadm Wheeler (T-AG 5001) during a "blow the nose" operation here, March 17. The Wheeler is the only ship of its kind stationed in the South Korea area and can transfer fuel from a tanker to depot


160317-N-WJ640-037 POHANG, South Korea (March 17, 2016)—Navy Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, commander of 7th Fleet (right); Navy Capt. Robert Rochford, commodore of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Three (center); and Navy Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, Commander Expeditionary Strike Group Seven, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 76 (left); view offshore petroleum distribution system USNS Vadm Wheeler (T-AG 5001) during a "blow the nose" operation here, March 17. The Wheeler is the only ship of its kind stationed in the South Korea area and can transfer fuel from a tanker to depots ashore from up to eight miles off the coast. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madailein Abbott/Released)


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