Usns Rainier Collection

USS Nimitz and USNS Rainer transit alongside each other
South China Sea, May 21, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

USNS Rainier transits alongside USS Nimitz during a replenishment at sea
North Arabian Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier, near, transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), not shown

USS Peleliu and USS Spruance conduct a replenishment at sea with USNS Rainier
June 24, 2014 - The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), top, and the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), bottom

USNS Rainier and guided missile destroyers USS Stockdale and USS William P. Lawrence
Pacific Ocean, January 31, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS William P

Fleet of Navy ships transit the Arabian Sea
December 10, 2010 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the French navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle (R 91)

The USS Bunker Hill, the USNS Rainier, and the BAP Carvajal break away from the aircraft
Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2010 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

An underway replenishment with ships of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group
Pacific Ocean, August 30, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), middle, conducts an underway replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS

An MH-60S Sea Hawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier
Arabian Sea, October 13, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

An MH-60S Knighthawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier
Arabian Sea, October 20, 2011 - An MH-60S Knighthawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) for vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C

An MH-60S Sea Hawk picks up pallets from the flight deck of of USNS Rainier
December 21, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up pallets from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters transport supplies to ships
Mediterranean Sea, October 29, 2013 - Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters transport supplies during a replenishment-at-sea between the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

USNS Rainier transits next to USS Nimitz
Mediterranean Sea, October 29, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), right

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group ships cruise in formation in the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2010 - The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group ships cruise in formation during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS

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)

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"USNS Rainier: A Vital Lifeline in the Seas" In a synchronized dance of naval prowess, the mighty USNS Rainier and USS Nimitz transit alongside each other, showcasing the sheer power of America's maritime force. As they sail side by side, their presence commands respect and admiration. With precision and expertise, an MH-60S Sea Hawk hovers above the deck during a vertical replenishment operation. This intricate ballet ensures that vital supplies are seamlessly transferred between ships, enabling them to sustain their missions at sea. Amidst the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, USNS Rainier confidently transits alongside not only USS Nimitz but also guided missile destroyers USS Stockdale and USS William P. Lawrence. Together, this formidable fleet represents unwavering strength and unity in protecting our nation's interests. As if choreographed by nature itself, the USS Peleliu and USS Spruance engage in a replenishment at sea with USNS Rainier. These moments capture both teamwork and efficiency as they resupply essential resources to keep these warships ready for any challenge that may arise. Breaking away from an aircraft formation consisting of the illustrious USS Bunker Hill, resilient USNS Rainier, and steadfast BAP Carvajal; it is evident that this trio forms an unbreakable bond forged through shared objectives on international waters. Once again proving its versatility as a lifeline at sea, an MH-60S Sea Hawk gracefully conducts another vertical replenishment with USNS Rainier. The cargo lifted from its deck serves as a testament to their ability to provide sustenance even amidst challenging conditions. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group relies on seamless underway replenishments with ships like USNS Rainier to maintain operational readiness across vast distances, and is through these coordinated efforts that our Navy remains poised for action whenever duty calls.