Vertrep Collection

HMS Ocean conducting a VERTREP with RFA Fort Austin
HMS Ocean conducted a Vertical Replenishment at Sea (VERTREP) of stores with RFA Fort Austin, off the North West Coast of Scotland

USNS Robert E. Peary conducts a vertical replenishment with USS Bataan
Arabian Gulf, July 28, 2014 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), right

An SA330J Puma helicopter conducts vertical replenishement
Arabian Sea, January 24, 2012 - An SA330J Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Richard E

An SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies to USS Kearsarge
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - An SA-330J Puma helicopter approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14)

An MH-60R Sea Hawk transfers supplies to the flight deck of USS Wayne E. Meyer
South China Sea, October 25, 2011 - An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter transfers supplies to the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E

An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter perpares to land aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill while performing tactical maneuvering exercises with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

Marines attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Arabian Gulf, January 29, 2011 - Marines attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10)

U. S. Sailors connect a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, July 21, 2010 - U.S. Sailors aboard fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) connect a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a replenishment at sea with aircraft

Flight deck personnel wait for supplies from an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Pacific Ocean, February 8, 2012 - Flight deck personnel aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney wait for supplies from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment

An SH-60R Seahawk delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment
Mediterranean Sea, September 27, 2013 - An SH-60R Seahawk delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP) with Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195)

A U. S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter conducts vertical replenishment drills
December 17, 2006 - A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter conducts vertical replenishment drills between USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), right

Two SA-330 Puma helicopters deliver pallets
Pacific Ocean, April 9, 2011 - Two SA-330 Puma helicopter deliver pallets from the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flying in front of USS Gettysburg
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) transits the Atlantic Ocean as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

U. S. Navy sailors prepare to attach a pallet of supplies to an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter
Atlantic Ocean, May 10, 2011 - U.S. Navy sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Boone (FFG 28) prepare to attach a pallet of supplies to an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter during a vertical

An MH-60S Sea Hawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier
Arabian Sea, October 13, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

An MH-60S Knighthawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier
Arabian Sea, October 20, 2011 - An MH-60S Knighthawk lifts cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) for vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C

Marines wait to retrieve a pallet during a vertical replenishment
Gulf of Oman, December 23, 2011 - Marines wait to retrieve a pallet on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during a vertical replenishment

SH-60 helicopters transfer ammunition between USS Harry S. Truman and USNS Mount Baker
SH-60 helicopters fly between USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34) to deliver ammunition. Truman is currently undergoing its Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA)

An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo during a vertical replenishment
Pacific Ocean, September 15, 2013 - An SA-330 Puma transport helicopter moves cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a vertical replenishment

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, December 15, 2006 - An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis & Clark (T-AKE)

USNS Saturn conducts a vertical replenishment at sea with USS Harry S
Persian Gulf, January 15, 2005 - Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Saturn (T-AFS 10) conducts a vertical replenishment at sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S

A SH-60 R Seahawk prepares to drop supplies
Mediterranean Sea, August 18, 2013 a Air Boss watches as a SH-60 R Seahawk prepares to drop supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP)

Ordnancemen connect transport cables to a SH-60B helicopter
December 6, 2006 - An air crewman watches as two aviation ordnancemen connect transport cables to a SH-60B helicopter on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during a vertical replenishment

Sailors prepare to connect cargo legs and nets to an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Philippine Sea, November 15, 2013 - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepare to connect cargo legs

Sailors attempt to attach a cargo pennant to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard USS Denver
Pacific Ocean, February 7, 2010 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate Airman directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter onto the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS Denver as two Sailors attempt to attach a

Personnel connect a cargo pendant to an SA-330 Puma helicopter
Pacific Ocean, April 9, 2011 - Chief Logistics Specialist attempts to connect a cargo pendant to an SA-330 Puma helicopter as it hovers over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, December 8, 2013 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

An SH-60R Sea Hawk delivers pallets during a replenishment at sea
Arabian Gulf, December 13, 2011 - An SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter turns away from the flight deck after lowering pallets of food

An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter transports a pallet of supplies to USS Essex
Andaman Sea, June 1, 2008 - An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter transports a pallet of supplies to USS Essex (LHD-2) while USS Mustin (DDG-89)

An MH-60S Seahawk helps conduct a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, March 16, 2006 - An MH-60S Seahawk helps conduct a vertical replenishment, while the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55)

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice vertical replenishments aboard USS Bataan
October 30, 2006 - CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice vertical replenishments while aboard USS Bataan (LHD-5)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transports cargo at sea
Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2009 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up cargo during a replenishment at sea between the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7)

Airmen attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - A Sailor and a Marine attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

An MH-60S Sea Hawk prepares to drop a pallet of supplies onto USNS Charles Drew
Pacific Ocean, August 28, 2011 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to drop a pallet of ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters conduct a vertical replenishment
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2013 - MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters approach the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during a vertical replenishment

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter releases cargo on the flight deck of USS Anzio
Atlantic Ocean, November 29, 2011 - Boatswains Mate Seaman Apprentice directs an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter to release cargo on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio during a

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

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 5, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) directs an SA-330J Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during a vertical replenishment

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"Vertrep: A Lifeline in Disaster Relief Efforts" The arrival of Hms Ocean in the Caribbean brings a glimmer of hope to the UK's disaster relief effort. As this mighty vessel conducts a VERTREP with RFA Fort Austin, it showcases the seamless coordination and teamwork required in times of crisis. On the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy, sailors tirelessly clear pallets of cargo, ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most. With precision and determination, they collect and fold pallet cargo nets, readying them for their next mission. In the South China Sea, sailors prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. Their expertise ensures safe transportation as a Military Sealift Command-contracted SA-330J Puma helicopter transports vital supplies across treacherous waters. Among these dedicated individuals is Mineman 3rd Class Brendan Riemerlanglois from Crandon, Wisconsin. His commitment reflects the selflessness found within our armed forces as they strive to make a difference on foreign shores. Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Marcus Lopez from Ontario exemplifies resilience as he tackles various tasks aboard his vessel. From securing equipment to assisting with critical operations, his contributions are invaluable during these challenging times. Another hero at sea is Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Michael Hice from Chula Vista. With unwavering dedication, he plays a crucial role in maintaining order on deck while ensuring smooth transitions during vertrep operations. As Sailors remove chocks amidst intense circumstances in the South China Sea, their actions symbolize perseverance against all odds. These brave men and women embody strength and unity as they work together towards one common goal - providing aid where it is needed most. VERTREP serves as a lifeline connecting nations affected by disasters with essential resources. It represents humanity's collective effort to alleviate suffering and rebuild shattered communities.