Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, Commander, Military Sealift Command, introduces Sea States, a new video series designed to keep Mariners, Sailors, and Civilians informed on issues impacting the fleet and the command. The series highlighted Nicholson's recent visits to ships, evolving priorities, and initiatives across Military Sealift Command. #WeAreMSC #WeDeliver | U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

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Off the coast of Southern California, from May 2-June 11, Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) and MSC dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew have been providing logistics services to five ships of the USS Essex Amphibious Readiness Group as they conducted pre-deployment exercises and qualifications, including composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious R

Military Sealift Command, combat logistics force vessel, USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a successful eight-month deployment in 5th and 6th Fleets’ area of operations July 27. Supply traveled 50,100 nautical miles over the course of 247 days, conducted 143 underway replenishments and transferred 87 million gallons of fuel and 14,928 pallets of critical cargo and supplies. | U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command participated in the Surface Navy Association's 37th National Symposium this week. During the #SNA25, MSC Commander, Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck took part in a panel discussion on sustainment. | U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command participated in the National Defense Transportation Association 2024 Fall Meeting, co-sponsored by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The Fall Meeting is a four-day annual event that brings together U.S. government, allies, industry, and academia logistics and transportation experts to build relationships, examine and discuss a wide range of topics, identify and solve challenges, and provide education and professional development with the oppor