220126-N-PH222-1203 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice, from Chula Vista, California, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), observes fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Spec
220126-N-PH222-1203 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice, from Chula Vista, California, assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), observes fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)
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