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The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe steams through the Indian Ocean towards forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard for a replenishment at sea, July 28, 2015.

The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe steams through the Indian Ocean towards forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard for a replenishment at sea, July 28, 2015.

The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe steams through the Indian Ocean towards forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard for a replenishment at sea, July 28, 2015.

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