U.S. Military Claims to Conduct Naval Supply Operations in the Waters of the Middle East
Source: Global Times
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On August 23 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that a U.S. Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" helicopter conducted a vertical replenishment mission for the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship in the waters of the Middle East, with supplies provided by the USS Arctic fast combat support ship.
(CCTV reporter Cao Jian)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Logistics / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 helicopter, 1 amphibious assault ship, 1 combat support ship
Activity
Conducting vertical replenishment operations
Location
Middle East
Unit
U.S. Navy
Time
August 23
Equipment
MH-60S Seahawk helicopteramphibious assault shipcombat support ship
Summary
On August 23, the U.S. Navy conducted vertical replenishment operations in the Middle East, utilizing an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to supply the amphibious assault ship Boxer. Supplies were provided by the combat support ship Arctic.
Key Facts
- U.S. Navy conducted vertical replenishment operations in the Middle East.
- An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter was involved in the operation.
- Supplies were provided by the combat support ship Arctic.
- The operation took place on August 23.