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The guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves takes on fuel and cargo from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 10, 2009. The Stephen W. Groves is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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The guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves takes on fuel and cargo from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 10, 2009. The Stephen W. Groves is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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