ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 31, 2015) Seaman Jacob Wietecha watches as Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) comes alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) before an replenishment-at-sea. 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)