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A sailor wearing a red helmet stands on the side of a ship and launches a red nylon cord from a modified rifle to another ship, with other people in silhouette also shown.

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A sailor fires a line to the underway fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli during a refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2026. The Tripoli is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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