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USS Mobile (LCS 26), left, replenishes from USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8).
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May 22, 2024
SOUTH CHINA SEA - SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 22, 2024) The independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26), left, replenishes from the dry-cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) as the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) follows in the South China Sea. The right of free oceans and free passage for shipping is crucial to the global economy. (U.S. Navy photo)


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