171115-N-VR594-0201 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2017)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) receives supplies during a connected replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Shirra (T-AKE 8). Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The U.S. Pacific Fleet has patrolled the Indo-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)