150213-N-RB546-048 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class John Acheson signals to an SA-330J Puma helicopter, from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), during a vertical replenishment with guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)