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The fast combat support ship USNS Bridge cruises alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a vertical replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2011. The Makin Island was on its maiden deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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The fast combat support ship USNS Bridge cruises alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a vertical replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2011. The Makin Island was on its maiden deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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