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USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)
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USS Supply (AOE-6) (1994 - 2001)

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Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons


Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (3)
Bottom Row - National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal (Op. Restore Hope, Somalia) - Armed Forces Service Medal


Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship.:
  • Laid down, 24 February 1989, at National Steel and Shipbuilding, Co., San Diego, CA.
  • Launched, 6 October 1990
  • Commissioned USS Supply (AOE-6), 26 February 1994
  • Decommissioned, 13 July 2001, assigned to MSC, and placed in service as USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)
  • USNS Supply is currently assigned to Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, MSC Atlantic, and is homeported at Earle, N.J.
    Specifications:
    Displacement 48,800 t.(fl)
    Length 754'
    Beam 107'
    Draft 40'
    Speed 25 kts
    Complement
    In Commission
    40 Officers
    35 Chief Petty Officers
    591Enlisted
    In Service
    176 Civilian Mariners
    59 Military
    Cargo Capacity 19,700 t.,
    Fuel Capacities
    Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) 1,965,600 gallons
    JP-5 Fuel 2,620,800 gallons
    Lube Oil, 500 55 gallon drums
    Bottled Gas 800 bottles,
    Ordnance Stowage 1,800 long tons
    Chill and Freeze Stowage 400 long tons
    Water 20,000 Gallons (Emergency Transfer)
    Underway Replenishment Systems
    one Receive-Only Sliding Padeye
    four 10 Ton Cargo Booms
    three Double-Probe Stream Fueling Stations
    two Single-Probe Stream Fueling Stations
    Aircraft three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters;
    Command and Control Communications
    AN/SPS-67 Surface Search Radar
    AN/SPS-64(V)9 Navigation Radar
    MK 23 Target Acquisition System
    WRN-6 NAVSTAR GPS Satellite Navigation Receiver
    OMEGA Navigation Receiver
    MK 22 AIMS IFF
    Full Communications Suite
    Armament
    one NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS)
    two Close-In-Weapons System (CIWS)
    two 25mm Machine Guns
    four .50-Caliber Machine Guns
    one AN/SLQ-32(V)3 Electronic Warfare System
    four Decoy Launchers
    one NIXIE (Torpedo Decoy System)
    Propulsion
    four LM-2500 Gas Turbine Engines (100,000 shp)
    two Reversing Reduction Gears (RRGs)
    four Reversing Converter Couplings (RRCs)
    two Shafts with 23-Foot Fixed-Pitch Propellers

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    Supply 34k Supply (AOE-6) at San Diego (note the Coronado Bridge in the background) while undergoing sea trials prior to commissioning in February 1994.
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    Federation of American Scientists
    Supply 57k USS Supply (AOE-6) commissioning invitation for the commissioning ceremony held at NAS North Island, San Diego, CA., 26 February 1994. David Buell
    Supply 355k USS Supply (AOE-6) at NAS North Island, San Diego, CA., commissioning day, 26 February 1994. © David Buell
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    Supply 33k USS Supply (AOE-6), date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
    Federation of American Scientists
    Supply 59k USS Supply (AOE-6) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
    Federation of American Scientists
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    318k USS Supply (AOE-6) underway, date and location unknown. Nicholas Tiberio
    Supply 54k USS Supply (AOE-6) moored pierside at Norfolk, VA. in 1995.
    US Navy photo
    Photo by Jon Stacy
    Supply 81k USS Supply (AOE-6) underway, date and location unknown. Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
    Arctic 85k Left to Right; USS Arctic (AOE-8)
    USS Seattle (AOE-3),
    USS Supply (AOE-6) and
    USS Detroit (AOE-4) moored at Naval Weapons Station Earle, N.J., date unknown.
    Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
    USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)
    Wasp 111k USS Wasp (LHD-1) receives nearly 65 thousand gallons of fuel during an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), 17 July 2002. The two ships are sailing at a distance of about 150 feet apart, a feat requiring excellent seamanship. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The MEU is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment. It demonstrates the power of the Navy-Marine Corps Team.
    US Navy photo # 020717-N-6380E-001 by PHAN Teresa Ellison, photo from US Navy Newsstand web site.
    Bill Gonyo
    Supply 59k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts underway replenishment with USS George Washington (CVN-73) and USS Normandy (CG-60) in the Gulf of Oman, 9 September 2002 . US Navy photo by PH1 David C. Lloyd. [020909-N-1348L-006]. US Navy NewsStand
    Supply 100k USS George Washington (CVN-73), center, and (counterclockwise from right) guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), USNS Supply(T-AOE-6), cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), and HMCS Toronto (FFH-333) participate in a strike group photo while operating in the Arabian Gulf, 3 June 2004. The Norfolk, Va. based aircraft carrier was on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
    US Navy photo # 040603-N-5319A-008 by PH1 Brien Aho.

    Robert Hurst
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    194k The amphibious transport dock USS Shreveport (LPD-12) steams alongside the USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment at sea (RAS), 23 June 2004.
    U.S. Navy photo 040623-N-9885M-120 by PH1 Alan D. Monyelle.
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    Supply 87k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts an underway replenishment with USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Arabian Gulf, 30 June 2004.
    US Navy photo # 040630-N-3653A-206 by PH2 Summer M. Anderson.
    US Navy NewsStand web site
    Supply 112k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts an underway replenishment with the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) following operations with USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Arabian Gulf, 30 June 2004.
    US Navy photo # 040630-N-1082Z-056 by PH3 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Navy NewsStand web site
    CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt 130k USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), top; USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), center; USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conduct vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operations off the Atlantic Coast, 12 March 2005.
    US Navy photo # 050312-N-9362D-001 by PH3 Randall Damm
    Scott Koen
    Supply 75k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) and USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) during an ordinance offload in the Atlantic Ocean, 13 March 2005. An SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the "Emerald Knights" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Seven Five (HS-75) delivers a pallet of ordnance to Supply.
    US Navy photo # 050313-N-8704K-005 by PH3 Joshua Karsten.
    Jack Treutle
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    104k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducting a connected replenishment and vertical replenishment while sailing through the Atlantic Ocean with USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and USS Taylor (FFG-50), 3 March 2006.
    US Navy photo # 060303-N-0119G-009 and 060303-N-0119G-004 by PH3 Rob Gaston
    Lee Wahler
    Robert Hurst
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    Supply 759k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) and USNS Saturn (T-AFS-10) moored at the NATO pier, Augusta Bay, Sicily, 19 May 2006 Photo by Primo Acireale
    Supply 1162k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) departing the NATO pier, Augusta Bay, Sicily, 19 May 2006, after refueling. Photo by Primo Acireale
    Supply 2496k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts a vertical replenishment with nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in the Persian Gulf, 4 October 2007.
    US Navy photo # 071004-N-7214F-031 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 4, 2007) by MC2 Stacee Fitzgerald.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 849k The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) conducts an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) while the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69) follow behind.
    US Navy photo # 071004-N-5928K-005 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 4, 2007) by MC3 N.C. Kaylor.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Supply 461k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) sails the Atlantic Ocean, 27 March 2008, before a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
    US Navy photo # 080328-N-7571S-008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2008) by MC3 Jonathan Snyder.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 421k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) sail side-by-side during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW-8) are conducting tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem.
    US Navy photo # 080328-N-2838C-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) by MC2 Michael D. Cole.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Supply 488k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) steams between USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) while conducting a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the Atlantic Ocean, 28 March 2008.
    US Navy photo # 080328-N-2838C-032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) by MC2 Michael D. Cole.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 1553k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) in drydock at Norfolk, VA., 27 April 2008. Photo by Larry Backus
    Supply 642k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) in dry dock at Boston Naval Shipyard, 30 October 2009.
    Photo taken by LPFixit (real name unknown).
    Robert Hurst
    Supply 204k An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS-5) transports pallets of supplies from USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) during a vertical replenishment. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 100119-N-6604E-034 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 19, 2010) by MC3 Bradley Evans.
    Lee Wahler
    Farragut 154k The aircraft nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), right, and USS Farragut (DDG-99), left, conduct a replenishment at sea with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) in the Arabian Sea, 20 May 2010. Enterprise and Farragut are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Supply is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, and is providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 100520-N-4573C-104 ARABIAN SEA (May 20, 2010) by AC3 Ruben N. Coss.
    Tommy Trampp
    Supply 1894k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy (MSC) photo
    Robert Hurst
    Supply 1434k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) to transfer ammunition. Dwight D. Eisenhower is taking on ammunition in preparation for its deployment and conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.
    US Navy photo # 110721-N-BN480-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 21, 2011) by MC3 Erick Kogler.
    Lee Wahler
    CVN-65 Enterprise 119k Left to right: USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78), USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), and the guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69) conduct a Replenishment At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean, 21 March 2012. All four ships were deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120321-N-NL401-017 by MC3 Daniel J. Meshel.
    Ron Reeves
    Supply 887k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Supply is deployed with Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120322-N-FI736-258 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2012) by MC3 Scott Pittman.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 687k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78). Porter is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120402-N-AP176-076 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 2, 2012) by MC3 Jeff Atherton.
    Ron Reeves
    Pecos 1788k Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG-104) stand by as the ship pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197) and USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment at sea. Sterett is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
    US Navy photo # 120410-N-SK590-057 ARABIAN SEA (April 10, 2012) by MC3 Tim D. Godbee.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 1751k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) transits the Gulf of Oman. Supply is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53 providing fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy and coalition ships in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120412-N-WD757-044 GULF OF OMAN (April 12, 2012) by MC3 Carlos M. Vazquez II.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 1417k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conducts simultaneous vertical replenishment and replenishment at sea operations with the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG-50). Taylor is assigned to Commander, NATO Task Force 508 supporting Operation Ocean Shield, maritime interdiction operations and counter-piracy missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120717-N-KG934-067 GULF OF ADEN (July 17, 2012) by MC2 Terrence Siren.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 1044k An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 prepares to pick up cargo from USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) steams alongside during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay, assigned to John C. Stennis Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
    US Navy photo # 121124-N-OY799-007 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2012) by MC3 Kenneth Abbate.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 871k An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 carries stores from the flight deck of USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) steams alongside during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay, assigned to John C. Stennis Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
    US Navy photo # 121124-N-OY799-101 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2012) by MC3 Kenneth Abbate.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 220k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) underway, while conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo.
    Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
    Supply 541k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) during a replenishment-at-sea. George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.
    US Navy photo # 130108-N-FU443-027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2013) by MC2 Timothy Walter.
    Lee Wahler
    CVN-77 George H.W. Bush 214k The Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG-66) conduct a replenishment at sea, 25 September 2016. during a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) in the Atlantic Ocean. TSTA/FEP prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission-critical operations.
    US Navy photo # 160925-N-KB401-071 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 25, 1916)) by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro>
    USS Oriskany Alumni Facebook Group, via Bob Canchola, BT, USS Oriskany 1971–1973
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    237k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)a conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Navy Type 23-class frigate HMS Iron Duke (F 234) during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Atlantic Ocean, 5 Aug. 2017. Saxon Warrior is a United States and United Kingdom co-hosted carrier strike group exercise that demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats.
    US Navy photo #'s;
    170805-N-KB401-077 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2017),
    170805-N-KB401-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2017
    and
    170805-N-KB401-043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2017
    by MC2 Michael B. Zingaro
    Robert Hurst
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    Supply 191k The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) is under way alongside the fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment-at-sea. Truxtun is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, which is transiting home from a scheduled seven-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
    US Navy photo # 170815-N-MU198-047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2017) by MC3 Danny Ray Nunez Jr.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 115k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) moored pierside at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 22 September 2017. Photos by Hugh L. Hudson III
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    William McLean
    171001-N-ZN152-0045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017)
    254k USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), center, conducts an underway replenishment with USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12), left, and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6). Comfort is under way to support humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.
    US Navy photo #"s 171001-N-ZN152-0045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) and 171001-N-ZN152-0043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) by MC1 Ernest R. Scott.
    Lee Wahler
    William McLean
    171001-N-ZN152-0043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017)
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    William McLean
    171001-N-ZN152-0045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017)
    254k USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), center, conducts an underway replenishment with USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12), left, and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6). Comfort is under way to support humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.
    US Navy photo #"s 171001-N-ZN152-0045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) and 171001-N-ZN152-0043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) by MC1 Ernest R. Scott.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 289k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) refuels the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) are conducting a combined composite training unit exercise that is the culmination of training for the Navy-Marine Corps team and will certify them for deployment.
    US Navy photo # 171107-N-PC620-0051 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2017) by MCSN Michael H. Lehman.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 262k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) comes alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) are conducting a combined composite training unit exercise that is the culmination of training for the Navy-Marine Corps team and will certify them for deployment.
    US Navy photo # 171114-N-OA516-0001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2017) by MC3 Kevin Leitner.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 284k The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) steams alongside USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) for an underway replenishment and ammunition onload.
    US Navy photo # 180325-N-AD724-0032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 25, 2018) by MCSN Shane Bryan.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 303k The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) steams alongside USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) for an underway replenishment. George H.W. Bush is underway conducting sustainment exercises to maintain carrier readiness.
    US Navy photo # 180327-N-SO730-0180 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2018) by MC3 Joe Boggio.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply 251k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) refuels the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) during a replenishment at sea, 30 October 2019. Bataan is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
    US Navy photo # 191029-N-MY922-1071 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2019) by MC3 Kaitlin Rowell.
    Lee Wahler
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    192k The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) breaks away from USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) following a routine Replenishment at Sea, April 29, 2020. Donald Cook is on patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
    US Navy photo # 200429-N-NO090-0001 NORTH SEA (April 29, 2020) by YN3 Anthony Nichols.
    Lee Wahler
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    398k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) operates in the Baltic Sea during BALTOPS 2020, 8 June 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region, enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.
    US Navy photo # 200608-N-NO901-0022 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2020) courtesy of German Navy.
    Lee Wahler
    Supply
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    161k Sailors and civil service mariners assigned USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) wait for flight operations to begin while USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), front, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) sail in the background while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, 8 June 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.
    US Navy Photo # 200608-N-BM428-0013 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2020) by MC1 Kyle Steckler
    Chin Yu Chu
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    184k MC2 Damon Grosvenor, assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, Det. Europe, takes photos of the USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020.
    US Navy Photo # 200608-N-BM428-0065 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2020) by MC1 Kyle Steckler
    Chin Yu Chu
    Supply 116k USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) ship's coin and seal. John Breeden

    USS /USNS Supply Additional Ships Patches
    Supply
    Contributed by John Breeden
    Supply
    Contributed by Tommy Trampp

    USS / USNS Supply (AOE-6 / T-AOE-6)
    Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)
    USS Supply (AOE-6) Commanding Officers
    01CAPT. Bepko III, John Joseph :RADM26 February 1994 - 8 June 1995
    02CAPT. Roulstone, Douglas Robert, USN (USNA 1972) (Biography)8 June 1995 - 25 October 1996
    03CAPT. Bryant, David Ross, USN25 October 1996 - 20 April 1998
    04CAPT. Stafford, Joe N., USN20 April 1998 - 14 April 2000
    05CAPT. Warner, Robert Saunders, USN14 April 2000 - 13 July 2001
    Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves

    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
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