The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser transits alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex while conducting a replenishment-at-sea during Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2018) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) transits alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while conducting a replenishment-at-sea during Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX). ARGMEUEX enhances joint integration, lethality and collective capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Brock) File# 180506-N-LH273-0209