Dry Cargo Ships Collection

USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Joshua Humphreys are underway in the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden, April 27, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), left

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge alongside USNS Robert E. Peary
Atlantic Ocean, January 19, 2013 - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E

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

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

Dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra transits alongside aircraft carrier
Pacific Ocean, September 14, 2010 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8)

Dry cargo / ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd during a replenishment at sea
Arabian Sea, October 18, 2011 - Dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) transits alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) during a replenishment-at-sea

Marines fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of USNS
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2010 - Marines embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the Military Sealift Command dry cargo

Dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea
Atlantic Ocean, March 22, 2012 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D

An SA-330J Puma helicopter picking up pallets of supplies from USNS Alan Shepard
Gulf of Aden, June 6, 2011 - Civilian mariner gets clear of the landing area aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3)

Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers
San Diego, January 26, 2011 - The newest Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11)

USS Fitzgerald during a replenishment at sea
South China Sea, July 24, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) is replenished with 165, 000 gallons of fuel

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

USS Kearsarge pulls alongside USNS Lewis and Clark for a replenishment at sea
Red Sea, February 16, 2011 - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), bottom, pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1)

Helicopter lands aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut
Arabian Sea, February 19, 2010 - A helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E

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

A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of USNS Amelia Earhart
Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2012 - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6)

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)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up ammunition from USNS William McLean
Atlantic Ocean, January 15, 2013 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter picks up ammunition from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean

USS Cape St. George pulls alongside USNS Charles Drew for a replenishment at sea
Arabian Sea, April 5, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew

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Dry cargo ships play a vital role in military operations, ensuring the seamless supply of essential goods and ammunition to naval vessels. In the Gulf of Aden, the USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Joshua Humphreys gracefully navigate through turbulent waters, their presence symbolizing strength and resilience. Alongside them, the imposing amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge stands tall, flanked by the reliable USNS Robert E. Peary. In this dynamic environment, efficiency is key. An SA330J Puma helicopter conducts vertical replenishment with precision and finesse, delivering much-needed supplies to USS Kearsarge. The MH-60R Sea Hawk also joins in on this intricate ballet of logistics as it transfers supplies to the flight deck of USS Wayne E. Meyer. Every detail matters when it comes to these operations; personnel diligently attach a cargo hook to an SA-330J Puma helicopter while dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra confidently transits alongside an aircraft carrier. Meanwhile, another crucial replenishment at sea takes place with dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd ensuring that no vessel goes without necessary provisions. The Marines demonstrate their expertise as they fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of none other than the mighty USNS Sacagawea – yet another testament to teamwork and coordination amidst challenging conditions. With unwavering dedication, an SA-330J Puma helicopter picks up pallets of supplies from USNS Alan Shepard while Military Sealift Command's dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers stands ready for its next mission. These glimpses into life aboard dry cargo ships reveal not only their immense capabilities but also highlight how they serve as lifelines for naval forces worldwide – silently supporting their missions with unwavering commitment and steadfastness.