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U.S. Navy Seaman Jalen Smith tends the phone and distance line between the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean on May 16, 2013. Bataan is operating in the Atlantic to conduct routine training and qualifications.

Seaman Jalen Smith tends the phone and distance line

U.S. Navy Seaman Jalen Smith tends the phone and distance line between the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean on May 16, 2013. Bataan is operating in the Atlantic to conduct routine training and qualifications.

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