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The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge transfers fuel to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Gulf, May 19, 2011. The Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and will be conducting close-air support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

ARABIAN SEA TRANSFER

The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge transfers fuel to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Gulf, May 19, 2011. The Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and will be conducting close-air support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

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