081019-N-0120A-106 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2008) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4) makes its approach alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for an underway replenishment. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed Expeditionary Strike Group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force commander. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 081019-N-0120A-106 he Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richar

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081019-N-0120A-106 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2008) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4) makes its approach alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for an underway replenishment. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed Expeditionary Strike Group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force commander. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 081019-N-0120A-106 he Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4) makes its approach alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

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