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USS Boxer Tanked by MSC at Sea

Posted on April 15, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
04/15/2016
Video:USS Boxer Tanked by MSC at Sea
Posted in HOME, Video | Tagged 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, amphibious assault ship, Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, MSC, Pacific Ocean, Replenishment at sea, U.S. 5th Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet, USNS Henry J. Kaiser, USS Boxer

Military Sealift Command Builds for the Future

Posted on August 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/23/2012
Our third MSC interview looks at the role of contracted ships and the coming role of the Joint High Speed Vessel.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Chris Thayer, JHSV, MSC

Sustaining a Forward Presence: The Military Sealift Command

Posted on June 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/12/2012
A key element for deploying a forward presence force is sustainability, a key role of the Military Sealift Command.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Military Sealift Command, MSC

Admiral “Buz” Buzby on the Military Sealift Command: Providing Global Support for Forward Deployment

Posted on May 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/05/2012
The Military Sealift Command is crucial to the forward presence of the USN-USMC team.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Admiral "Buz" Buzby, Military Sealift Command, MSC

The Military Sealift Command Plays the Fountain of Youth Role: The Ponce Back to Sea

Posted on April 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/24/2012
The USS Ponce readies to return to sea for duty in the Middle East.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Admiral Buzby, Admiral harvey, MSC, USMC, USN, USS Ponce

TAK-ING the Supply Ship to a Whole Other Level

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
In Bold Alligator 2012, a T-AKE supply ship was certified for VM-22 landings.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Captain Little, Military Sealift Command, MSC, Osprey, T-AKE 5, T-AKE Ship, USNS Robert E Peary, V-22
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