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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2008) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 conducts a vertical replenishment between the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7), not pictured, the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and is deployed as the lead ship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)