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Logistics support has always teen a basic need for any fighting force. For the U.S. Navy, the most demanding need has been the ability to deliver supplies to ships at sea.

WHEN THERE IS A NEED FOR UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT -

NASSCO DELIVERS!

Seven Mars (lass Combat Stores Ships (AFS) - Delivered 1963-1970

One Wichita Class Replenishment Oiler (AOR) - Delivered 19 76

Four Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ships (AOF) - Delivered 1994 -1998

Now, a new, innovative class of r Auxiliary Dry Cargo Shrpsr must be built soon to replace the aging

AFS (food stores) and At (ammunition) shuttle ships and meet the Navy's logistics needs for the next 40 years, unique experience required to design ed

Md this next generation of replenishment L C I *

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