Replenishment Collection (page 4)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies to USS Mobile Bay
Arabian Sea, November 27, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies to the forecastle of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay during a vertical replenishment

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice vertical replenishments aboard USS Bataan
October 30, 2006 - CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice vertical replenishments while aboard USS Bataan (LHD-5)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up supplies from USNS Bridge
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transports cargo at sea
Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2009 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up cargo during a replenishment at sea between the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7)

Helicopter lands aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut
Arabian Sea, February 19, 2010 - A helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E

Airmen attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - A Sailor and a Marine attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

Airman fires a shot line from USS Bonhomme Richard
Gulf of Thailand, February 18, 2013 - Airman fires a shot line from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of USNS Amelia Earhart
Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2012 - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6)

Pallets are released from a C-130 Hercules over Afghanistan
January 27, 2012 - U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III crew drop water and fuel for soldiers at a command outpost over Afghanistan

An MH-60S Sea Hawk prepares to drop a pallet of supplies onto USNS Charles Drew
Pacific Ocean, August 28, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to drop a pallet of ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

A Luftwaffe Tornado IDS refueling over Germany
Luftwaffe Tornado IDS of Aufklarungsgeschwader 51 Immelmann over northern Germany during refueling training with a KC-135R of the 100th ARW, United States Air Force Europe

An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to deliver ammunition
Atlantic Ocean, December 14, 2006 - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to deliver ammunition to flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters conduct a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2013 - MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters approach the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during a vertical replenishment

USS Laboon, USS Forrest Sherman and USNS John Lenthall transit the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea, January 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) transit alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS

Military ships conduct an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean
February 17, 2011 - USS Mustin (DDG-89), left, USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), and 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) conduct an underway replenishment while underway in the Pacific Ocean

Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters transfer cargo during a vertical replenishment
Indian Ocean, October 21, 2009 - Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 transfer cargo during a vertical replenishment with the Military

The Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Bridge
Indian Ocean, September 25, 2005 - The Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Bridge (T-AO 10) underway in the Indian Ocean during exercise Malabar 2005

An MH-60S Knighthawk delivers cargo
Gulf of Oman, October 2, 2013 - An MH-60S Knighthawk delivers cargo from the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

A MH-60 Knighthawk carries supplies during an underway replenishment
June 27, 2011 - A MH-60 Knighthawk carries supplies during an underway replenishment

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter releases cargo on the flight deck of USS Anzio
Atlantic Ocean, November 29, 2011 - Boatswains Mate Seaman Apprentice directs an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter to release cargo on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio during a

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to land aboard USS Makin Island
December 3, 2011 - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a vertical replenishment with fast combat support ship USNS Bridge in

USS Cowpens transits alongside USNS Tippecanoe
South China Sea, July 21, 2012 - The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS

A pallet of supplies being delivered during a replenishment at sea
Pacific Ocean, December 3, 2011 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans receives a pallet of supplies from The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)

USS Cape St. George pulls alongside USNS Charles Drew for a replenishment at sea
Arabian Sea, April 5, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew

Seaman hooks a pallet to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Mediterranean Sea, August 5, 2013 - Seaman hooks a pallet to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for a vertical replenishment display during a one-day Tiger Cruise from Gaeta, Italy

An MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts a vertical replenishment with USNS Laramie
Red Sea, May 22, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea

A SH-60J Seahawk and a MH-60S during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A SH-60J Seahawk of HS-5 Nightdippers of Carrier Air Wing 7, assigned to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, during a vertical replenishment operation with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)

USS Nimitz, USNS Rainier, and USS Princton transit the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, May 7, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

A crewman snaps a photo of USS Elokomin during refueling with USS Little Rock
November 1, 1969 - One of the cruisers crewmen aboard USS Little Rock (CLG-4) snaps a photograph of USS Elokomin (AO-55), as the two ships steam side by side during underway refueling in

USS Ponchatoula prepares to refuel USS Coontz in the South China Sea, 1969
July 1969 - USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) prepares to refuel USS Coontz (DLG-9) in the South China Sea. Another guided missile frigate is pulling away in the distance. Photographed from on board USS Coontz

USS Rainier transfers ordnance to another ship while in the South China Sea, 1970
February 1970 - USS Rainier (AE-5) transfers ordnance to another Seventh Fleet ship while operating in the South China Sea

U. S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea
May 1969 - U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea. Ships present are (from front to back): USS Wiltsie (DD-716); USS Tappahannock (AO-43); USS Oriskany (CVA-34)

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"Replenishment: The Lifeline of Speed, Power, and Efficiency" In the world of high-speed racing, every second counts. Just like an Auto-Union racing car swiftly pulls into the pit stop for a tyre change and refuelling, replenishment plays a vital role in ensuring peak performance. But it's not just on the racetrack where replenishment proves its worth. On the vast expanse of the ocean, immense vessels like the US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS John C Stennis rely on this process to sustain their operations. From fuel to supplies, these carriers depend on timely replenishments to stay mission-ready. Across international waters, partnerships between nations are forged through shared efforts in replenishment. Take HMS St Albans and USS Philippine Sea as they seamlessly refuel from USNS Tippecanoe or HMS Argyll stationed in the Gulf region. Such collaborations strengthen alliances while maintaining operational capabilities. The significance is further exemplified by moments like HMS Ark Royal conducting RAS (Replenishment at Sea) with RFA Wave Knight multiple times. These exchanges ensure that essential resources reach their intended destinations efficiently and effectively. Even marines understand the importance of replenishing supplies while out at sea. As they navigate towards USS New York in inflatable boats, they know that access to crucial resources ensures their continued readiness for any mission ahead. From aerial perspectives capturing aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan alongside USNS Bridge during a replenishment operation to Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet oiler USNS Guadalupe serving as a lifeline for ships in need – these images depict how vital this process is across different naval contexts. In essence, "replenishment" symbolizes more than just restocking; it embodies speed, power, efficiency - keeping machines running smoothly and enabling missions to be accomplished successfully both on land and at sea.