ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2021) The Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force (CLF) fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) replenishes the German navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) during its five-month deployment overseas. MSC’s fleet replenishment oilers play a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s logistics system, making it possible for combatant ships to stay forward deployed in order to protect America’s interests worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by LaShawn Sykes)