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Logistics support has always been 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.

NASSCO DRIVERS!

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

One Wichita Class Replenishment Oiler (AOR) - Delivered 1976

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

Now, a new, innovative class of T-ADCM Auxiliary Dry Cargo Ships must be built soon to replace the aging AFS (food stores) and AE (ammunition) shuttle ships and meet the Navy's logistics needs for the next 40 years.

NASSCO, the recognized world leader in the design and construction of U.S. Navy auxiliary vessels and commercial cargo ships, has the unique experience required to design and build this next generation of replenishment ships.