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Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)
1045194 Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons New Electric Lamp)

USNS Laramie an USS Kearsarge conduct a replenishment at sea
Red Sea, May 22, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conduct a replenishment-at-sea

Aerial view of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and USNS Bridge during a replenishment
Pacific Ocean, August 15, 2008 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)

RFA Birchol, British naval oil tanker, WW1
The British naval oiler (oil tanker) RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Birchol during the First World War. She was launched in June 1917, and served off the coast of northern Russia (Archangel) in 1919

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from USS Jason Dunham
Mediterranean Sea, September 22, 2012 - An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from the focasle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham during a vertical replenishment with

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries supplies
Atlantic Ocean, October 23, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries supplies during a replenishment-at-sea between the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

Ships of the Pacific Fleet sail in formation during Exercise Koa Kai of the coast
November 17, 2010 - The guided missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), foreground, and USS Russell, center, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200)

USS Harry S. Truman pulls alongside the fleet oiler USNS Kanawha
Atlantic Ocean, February 1, 2013 a Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls alongside the fleet oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) to conduct a replenishment at sea and a refueling at sea

A replenishment at sea between USS Abraham Lincoln, USNS Guadalupe and USS Cape St
Pacific Ocean, September 26, 2011 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), left, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200)

The Military Sealift Commands Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl
Pacific Ocean, June 15, 2012 - The Military Sealift Commands Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) is alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Yukon
Pacific Ocean, August 6, 2004 - Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) steams away after conducting a replenishment-at-sea evolution with USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)

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)

Ships of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean
December 5, 2010 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), center, refuels the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JDS Kongo (DDG-173), left

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 helicopter lowers cargo to the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
Gulf of Thailand, February 18, 2013 - An MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter lowers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Aircraft fly over a group of U. S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships
Pacific Ocean, November 14, 2006 - Aircraft fly over a group of 18 U.S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, at the conclusion the two nations exercise ANNUALEX

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe transits the
Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2010 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

USNS Patuxent conducts a replenishment at sea with USS Kearsarge
Red Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

An MH-60S Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
South China Sea, February 8, 2013 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

An SH-60S Sea Hawk delivers supplies on the flight deck fo USS Preble
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2013 - An SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers supplies on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-88)

Guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur
Pacific Ocean, August 6, 2004 - Guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) sails alongside Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during replenishment at sea evolution

U. S. Navy ships conduct a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean
September 26, 2011 - From top, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) and the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St

USS Gettysburg conducting an underway replenishment with the oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl
Gulf of Aden, May 18, 2009 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S

U. S. Navy destroyer USS Decatur omes along side the Military Sealift Command oiler
Pacific Ocean, January 13, 2006 - The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Decatur (DDG-73) comes along side the Military Sealift Command oiler (TAO 197) during a replenishment at sea

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)

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

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

The Enterprise Carrier Strike group sails through the Atlantic Ocean in formation
Atlantic Ocean, May 7, 2006 - The Enterprise Carrier Strike group (CSG) sails through the Atlantic Ocean in formation. Enterprise CSG which consists of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS

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 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

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)

Chicago & Alton Railroad Chicago & Alton Railroad
United States: c. 1893. A photochrome of a Chicago & Alton Railroad locomotive with its coal tender car. This image was originally produced by the Detroit Publishing Company

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"Fueling the Fleet: The Vital Role Ships in Naval Operations" Edison's New Electric Lamp (engraving): A glimpse into the past, where oilers played a crucial role in powering early electric innovations. USNS Laramie and USS Kearsarge conduct a replenishment at sea: Witness the seamless coordination as these vessels ensure uninterrupted operations by transferring essential supplies. Aerial view of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and USNS Bridge during a replenishment: From above, marvel at the synchronized dance between an oiler ship and an aircraft carrier, ensuring mission readiness. An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from USS Jason Dunham: Discover how helicopters play their part in resupply efforts, efficiently transporting vital cargo from one vessel to another. An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries supplies: Witness firsthand the versatility of naval aviation as this helicopter transports critical provisions to ships at sea. The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge: Explore the capabilities of this impressive vessel designed to provide rapid assistance to naval forces worldwide. Ships of the Pacific Fleet sail in formation during Exercise Koa Kai off the coast: Admire the strength and unity displayed by these ships as they train together, with oilers supporting their every move. USS Harry S. Truman pulls alongside fleet oiler USNS Kanawha: Experience a momentous encounter between two mighty vessels, highlighting their interdependence for sustained operations. Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock: Learn about this dedicated supply ship that ensures our naval forces remain fueled and ready for action wherever duty calls. Replenishment at sea between USS Abraham Lincoln, USNS Guadalupe, and USS Cape St. : Delve into a complex logistical ballet where multiple ships come together seamlessly to replenish supplies, showcasing the expertise crews.