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The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon steams next to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2013. The George Washington was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

YUKON OPERATION

The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon steams next to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2013. The George Washington was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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