The visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) conducts an exercise with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). New Orleans is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Cyr/Released)