The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), center, conducts a connected and vertical replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ships

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), center, conducts a connected and vertical replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), top, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Makin Island is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th and 5th fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lawrence Davis) File# 140804-N-GT710-164