USS Ashland (LSD 48).USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2010)

100223-N-1082Z-071 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2010)

Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Michael A. Papineau, from Indianapolis, observes the refueling lines from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as it conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). 

Ashland is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group with Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (NAS ARG/24th MEU) supporting maritime security operations and theater security operations efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky)