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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (Oct. 25, 2014) – Staff Sgt. Timothy E. Gibson with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a Crossfit event promoting breast cancer awareness aboard the USS Makin Island, Oct. 25. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU provides a versatile, sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/NOT RELEASED)
5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (Oct. 25, 2014) – Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load on to a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a full dress rehearsal for the quick response force, Oct. 25. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU provide a versatile, sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/NOT RELEASED)
He's one of twenty-something children who live on a tiny compound--
on a ground of rocks, on the shore of Lake Kivu, Goma side.
And he's so beautiful.
Goma, Democratic Republic Congo.
June, 2005.
N.Y. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion attend a chain of command ceremony at the Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, N.Y., July 14th, 2023. Sgt. First Class Lydia Montiforte-Chapman relieved responsibility of the First Sgt. role to Sgt. First Class John Poyneer. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)
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This is such an important moment, the two orphan sisters'
bonding--their inextricable spirits nourishing their hearts and their lives.
Wow, to be a sister in blood or closeness is unbeatable.
Gisimba Memorial Center.
Kigali, Rwanda.
A fantastic day, full of fun.
June, 2005.
If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.
Ildephonse Niyongana - Director
Damas Gisimba - Founder
gisimbacmg@yahoo.com
Gisimba Orphanage
B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda
Ave de la Nyarugenge
Nyamirambo
District of Nyarugenge
tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596
Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76
swift BK IG RWRW
Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org
(For my little sister, Natalie.
Nat, this is how I've always seen us together.
You are so beautiful, lovely, and inspirational.
Good luck on your road to theatrical fame--
you're already a shining star in my book!
Love love love to you!
I think about you everyday, and with an eternal
fondness.
Love, KK)
The text below is from www.orphansofrwanda.org
"Centre Memorial de Gisimba (Gisimba Memorial Center)
The Gisimba orphanage, located in the Nyamirambo quarter of Kigali, is led by Damas Mutezintare Gisimba. Damas's father founded the orphanage in 1980 with 18 children living in one house. Damas took over in 1986 after the death of his father. During the genocide Damas sheltered over 400 children and adults in the small orphanage compound from the predations of the interahamwe [the Hutu paramilitary squads that carried out much of the genocide]. Though the orphanage was repeatedly menaced, Damas and his colleagues held their ground and did not give in to the genocidaires. He has been honored for his heroism by the Rwandan government and many other organizations.
The orphanage currently houses over 150 children. Ten years ago almost all were genocide victims, but many of the newer arrivals have been orphaned by AIDS. Because their parents were HIV+, a number of them are also infected."
PLEASE DONATE TO ORPHANS OF RWANDA.
When London Transport was split into the various bus operating companies, the coaches were set up at London Coaches. They also assumed responsibilty for the sightseeing tour. The desire to get longer and larger vehicles onto the tour saw 10 Routemasters being rebuilt with an extra bay from classmates.
Gisimba Memorial Center.
Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.
June, 2005.
If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.
Ildephonse Niyongana - Director
Damas Gisimba - Founder
gisimbacmg@yahoo.com
Gisimba Orphanage
B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda
Ave de la Nyarugenge
Nyamirambo
District of Nyarugenge
tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596
Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76
swift BK IG RWRW
Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org
The text below is from www.orphansofrwanda.org
"Centre Memorial de Gisimba (Gisimba Memorial Center)
The Gisimba orphanage, located in the Nyamirambo quarter of Kigali, is led by Damas Mutezintare Gisimba. Damas's father founded the orphanage in 1980 with 18 children living in one house. Damas took over in 1986 after the death of his father. During the genocide Damas sheltered over 400 children and adults in the small orphanage compound from the predations of the interahamwe [the Hutu paramilitary squads that carried out much of the genocide]. Though the orphanage was repeatedly menaced, Damas and his colleagues held their ground and did not give in to the genocidaires. He has been honored for his heroism by the Rwandan government and many other organizations.
The orphanage currently houses over 150 children. Ten years ago almost all were genocide victims, but many of the newer arrivals have been orphaned by AIDS. Because their parents were HIV+, a number of them are also infected."
PLEASE DONATE TO GISIMBA MEMORIAL CENTER VIA ORPHANS OF RWANDA: www.orphansofrwanda.org/getinvolved.php#donate
For statistics on Rwanda: www.unicef.org/infobycountry/rwanda_statistics.html
317th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducted a change of responsibilty ceremony on June 4, 2019 at Spike Field, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Hinkle passed the guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremy M. Huizer. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Ashley M. Morris)
Charles pulls Diana up onto the bicycle as their brothers and sisters
tests the bell and brakes.
Gisimba Memorial Center
July 15, 2006.
Kigali, Rwanda. Africa.
N.Y. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion attend a chain of command ceremony at the Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, N.Y., July 14th, 2023. Sgt. First Class Lydia Montiforte-Chapman relieved responsibility of the First Sgt. role to Sgt. First Class John Poyneer. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)
Denise Kiyetesi.
Denise is 16 years old. One day she'd like to be a doctor and help orphans like herself.
The Gisimba Grace Scholarship Fund helps send orphans from Gisimba Memorial Center to college. If you are interested in donating to this scholarship, please email me at camera_rwanda@yahoo.com
If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.
Ildephonse Niyongana - Director
Damas Gisimba - Founder
gisimbacmg@yahoo.com
Gisimba Orphanage
B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda
Ave de la Nyarugenge
Nyamirambo
District of Nyarugenge
tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596
Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76
swift BK IG RWRW
Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org
It takes a world to raise an orphan.
Lycee Republique Francaise, Kigali.
Rwanda, Afrika.
Finals week.
July, 2005.
(TMAX film.)
317th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducted a change of responsibilty ceremony on June 4, 2019 at Spike Field, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Hinkle passed the guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremy M. Huizer. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Ashley M. Morris)
130612-N-OC961-019 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (June 12, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alejandro Zuniga conducts maintenance on a 50 cal. gun mount aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis Fiallos/Released)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (Oct. 25, 2014) – Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), simulate setting security around Marines treating a simulated casualty as part of physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 27. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU provide a versatile, sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/ Released)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 12, 2013) A UH-1N Huey takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Paumen/Released)
N.Y. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion attend a chain of command ceremony at the Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, N.Y., July 14th, 2023. Sgt. First Class Lydia Montiforte-Chapman relieved responsibility of the First Sgt. role to Sgt. First Class John Poyneer. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)
Col. Donald Sutherland, United States Property & Fiscal Officer for the Virginia Guard, hands over an access card to Col. (Va.) Michael Lawson, Virginia Defense Force, Nov. 30 during an informal transfer of responsibilty for one of the buildings at Waller Depot. The USPFO is moving to a new facility at the Defense Supply Center, Richmond and the VDF headqaurters has moved from a location in downtown Richmond to the facility at Waller Depot. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
I have been feeling nostalgic lately (yeah I know not really a big stretch for me). While going through some piling paperwork on my desk I ran across the most recent birthday card my uncle Bobby gave me this year that had two pictures of me that he took when I was a kid. As it is with many American raised children I fell in love with Superman as a child---well I wanted to be many different superheros (my favorite was most likely Spiderman---who incidentally also was a photographer as his alter ego). ;-)
I like this picture a great deal, because it reminds me how simple and imaginative children can be. It reminds me of a time when so many things were new and full of interest and yet somehow not as complex and difficult as things often seem today. As a child if I saw a stranger in need of help, my first thought was to simply help them. Now I hesitate and wonder if it is safe to pull over and help a stranger in need. As a child when I saw someone crying, my first thought was to go and hug them. Now I wounder if I would be thought as strange. I so desperately want to believe and know that I still have the spirit and goodness of a child inside of me, but the truth is those days are mostly gone and I can never have them back no matter how nostalgic I get. All things grow old and change. It is what makes us both so great and at times also so tragic.
It is this simple fact that makes pictures like this so important to me; when the world gets too heavy and cynicism starts to creep into our lives we need to be reminded that at times we need to channel the inner child within us and choose to love unabashedly. I think Jesus understood this very well because he said things like, if you see a person who is hungry then go feed them and if you see a person without home or clothing then shelter and clothe them. More simply put, Jesus often told us to act like children. I will never be Clark Kent or Superman anymore or have my childhood back (some stuff from my childhood I would never want back), but it doesn't mean I can't be a superhero still.
A side note about this picture: I recall vividly of being crushed when my mother would not let me go to bed with my cape on. She told me that she didn't want me to accidentally choke at night. I was like, but Mom Superman isn't going to do something as stupid as choke on his own cape! Good thing my mother knew better than the little man of steel!
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 12, 2013) An AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Paumen/Released)
When London Transport was split into the various bus operating companies, the coaches were set up at London Coaches. They also assumed responsibilty for the sightseeing tour.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 11, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Aaron Newby, center, prepares to fire a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea between the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)
Soldiers render salute at the Change of Command and Change of Responsibilty ceremony held July 19 at Warrior Field.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 11, 2013) Sailors man a phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)
Maj. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commanding general, 82nd Airborne Division, welcomes Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Ferrusi to the 82nd Abn. Div. during a change of responsibilty ceremony, Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. Ferrusi assumed the position of senior enlisted advisor to the All-American Division during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Alleea Oliver)
130612-N-OC961-016 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (June 12, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Alejandro Zuniga conducts maintenance on a 50 cal. gun mount aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis Fiallos/Released)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (Oct. 21, 2014) – Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice techniques as part of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program “brown belt” training session aboard the USS Makin Island, Oct. 21. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/RELEASED)
When you take the boat cruise on Upper Waterton Lake, in Canada's Wateron Lakes National Park, your tour will stop briefly for a view of the international boundary between Alberta, Canada and Montana in the United States. There you will see a very visible line - a clearing in the forest - which marks what is called the longest undefended border between two countries in the world. Actually, the border is defended, but by police and not military personnel.
Clearing of brush and vegetation for 6 meters (20 feet) on either side of the line is the responsibiliity of the International Boundary Commission. Since 1925 the Boundary Commission has had the responsibilty for surveying and mapping the boundary, maintaining boundary monuments (and buoys where applicable), as well maintaining the clearing. Exactly why it is felt a clearing is necessary is anybody's guess.
time to relax...time to abandone all worldy responsibilties...time to spoil your self with ice moca drink that makes everything just too fine !
when you want to feel free of all obligations, think of hot coffee with a piece of paper,called newspaper, to spend your liesure time ! LooooooL
After a few hours at the orphanage, we made our way back to the town's center where we intended to catch a matuka to the little cathedral a few kilometers south. As Valante and I were leaving, the children started doing backbends and jumping up and down. Essentially, they were putting on a show--but they were sincere, innocent, totally unrehearsed and into their impromptu choreography and acrobatics.
I marveled at their limber, pliant bodies torpedoing(sp?) through the air, or wrestling on the grass. It was especially hot this afternoon, the sweat a sleak reminder of the inescapable sun.
We all squinted, but these two boys in particular gestured. The middle, he looks sort of pensive, even angry--doesn't he? When I leaf through my images of him, I remember being captive to a gaze that idled between curiousity and mystery.
Upclose, you can see, he's an old soul.
Orphanage For Handicapped Children.
Girarama, Rwanda.
June, 2005.
Command Sgt. Maj. Bruce A. Lee passes the U.S. Army Human Resources Command guidon to Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mustion, the HRC commanding general, today symbolizing the passing of responsibilty as HRC's command sergeant major.
Gisimba Memorial Center
An orphanage on the outskirts of the Kigali in Nyamriambo.
Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.
July, 18. 2006.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILTY (Oct. 27, 2014) – Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice moving a simulated casualty as part of physical training on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 27. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/ Released)
"...how perfectly human it can be to be perfectly inhumane."
-Philip Gourevitch
Genocide Memorial.
Nyamata, Rwanda.
June, 2005.
Links/Books on the Genocide in Darfur:
spaces.msn.com/stopsudangenocide/ (fantastic)
www.genocideintervention.net/GIF_index.php
www.darfurgenocide.org/index.php
www.kukummi.org/frame.html (for high schoolers)
www.passionofthepresent.org/ (outstanding)
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT DARFUR
hrw.org/english/docs/2004/06/24/darfur8954.htm
Gerard Prunier's Darfur: The Ambiguous Genocide.
Please visit www.flickr.com/photos/josephwenkoff/sets/72057594070852804/ for humanizing images of a genocidaire.
Gisimba Memorial Center.
Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.
June, 2005.
If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.
Ildephonse Niyongana - Director
Damas Gisimba - Founder
gisimbacmg@yahoo.com
Gisimba Orphanage
B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda
Ave de la Nyarugenge
Nyamirambo
District of Nyarugenge
tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596
Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76
swift BK IG RWRW
Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org
The text below is from www.orphansofrwanda.org
"Centre Memorial de Gisimba (Gisimba Memorial Center)
The Gisimba orphanage, located in the Nyamirambo quarter of Kigali, is led by Damas Mutezintare Gisimba. Damas's father founded the orphanage in 1980 with 18 children living in one house. Damas took over in 1986 after the death of his father. During the genocide Damas sheltered over 400 children and adults in the small orphanage compound from the predations of the interahamwe [the Hutu paramilitary squads that carried out much of the genocide]. Though the orphanage was repeatedly menaced, Damas and his colleagues held their ground and did not give in to the genocidaires. He has been honored for his heroism by the Rwandan government and many other organizations.
The orphanage currently houses over 150 children. Ten years ago almost all were genocide victims, but many of the newer arrivals have been orphaned by AIDS. Because their parents were HIV+, a number of them are also infected."
PLEASE DONATE TO ORPHANS OF RWANDA.
Gloster/Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF14 at the RAF Museum, Cosford, 8 July 2020. The aircraft was hung from the cieling and the presence of three huge V-bombers beneath it meant that a even half-decent photograph was not easy.
Even though the Luftwaffe had first deployed jet night fighters in the closing stages of WWII (a small number of Messerschmitt Me262B-1a/U1 and Arado Ar234B-2/N), the RAF had no jet night fighters until 1951 when the Meteor NF11 entered service.
Responsibilty for the development and production of the night fighter variant of the Meteor, already an aging design, was handed over by Gloster to Armstrong Whitworth (an associated company) and several marks were built culminating in the impressive-looking, long-nosed NF14 of 1953; it lasted in service until 1961 (1965 as night fighter trainers whilst NF11's converted to target tugs served until 1968).
The Meteor night fighters, together with the de Havilland Vampire and Venom night fighters, were really no more than an interim solution to the need for a modern night fighter until the Gloster Javelin was brought into service, an advanced design which was taking longer to develop than anticipated.
The Meteor NF11, 12, 13 & 14 had a good radar, but only a cannon armament so were not in the same class as the American night fighters of the period such as the missile-armed versions of the Lockheed F-94 Starfire, Northrop F-89 Scorpion and the all-weather versions of the North American F-86 Sabre, all of which had very impressive avionics/radar suites for the era.
Gisimba Memorial Center.
Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.
June, 2005.
If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.
Ildephonse Niyongana - Director
Damas Gisimba - Founder
gisimbacmg@yahoo.com
Gisimba Orphanage
B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda
Ave de la Nyarugenge
Nyamirambo
District of Nyarugenge
tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596
Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76
swift BK IG RWRW
Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org
The text below is from www.orphansofrwanda.org
"Centre Memorial de Gisimba (Gisimba Memorial Center)
The Gisimba orphanage, located in the Nyamirambo quarter of Kigali, is led by Damas Mutezintare Gisimba. Damas's father founded the orphanage in 1980 with 18 children living in one house. Damas took over in 1986 after the death of his father. During the genocide Damas sheltered over 400 children and adults in the small orphanage compound from the predations of the interahamwe [the Hutu paramilitary squads that carried out much of the genocide]. Though the orphanage was repeatedly menaced, Damas and his colleagues held their ground and did not give in to the genocidaires. He has been honored for his heroism by the Rwandan government and many other organizations.
The orphanage currently houses over 150 children. Ten years ago almost all were genocide victims, but many of the newer arrivals have been orphaned by AIDS. Because their parents were HIV+, a number of them are also infected."
PLEASE DONATE TO GISIMBA MEMORIAL CENTER VIA ORPHANS OF RWANDA: www.orphansofrwanda.org/getinvolved.php#donate
For statistics on Rwanda: www.unicef.org/infobycountry/rwanda_statistics.html
A Killer: "During that killing season we rose earlier than usual, to eat lots of meat, and we went up to the soccer field at around nine or ten o'clock. The leaders would grumble about latecomers, and we would go off and attack. Rule number one was to kill. It was an organization without complications."
Excerpted from Jean Hatzfeld's _Machete Season: The Killers In Rwanda Speak_(2003).
Wilted flowers shrewn across a closed mass grave.
Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.
June, 2005.
(TMAX film.)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 11, 2013) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) pulls alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a replenishment-at-sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)