Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Justin Theurer, from Spearfish, S.D., climbs aboard the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos(T-AO 197) as part of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). 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)