EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2023) – Amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits the East China Sea after completing a refueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser class underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), March 17, 2023. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P


EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2023) – Amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits the East China Sea after completing a refueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser class underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), March 17, 2023. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)


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