Sailors aboard the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) in the South China Sea [Image 3 of 9]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

10.30.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban 

Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15

231030-N-CV021-1039 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2023) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Esteban Cruz, from San Antonio, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) shoots a line to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, Oct. 30. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. CTF 73, in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE), refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2023
• Date Posted: 11.01.2023 06:57
• Photo ID: 8099217
• VIRIN: 231030-N-CV021-1039
• Resolution: 5919x3946
• Size: 1.3 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
• Hometown: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US