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Navy Accepts Delivery Of New Oiler T-AO 206

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

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Navy Accepts Delivery Of New Oiler T-AO 206

The Navy accepted delivery of the lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) in July 2022. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy accepted delivery of the second new John Lewis-class of fleet replenishment oilers, the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), from builder General Dynamics’ [GD] National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) on July 11. “We are excited to deliver the 2nd of class T-AO, USNS Harvey Milk, and expand the Navy’s capacity and capability to provide a fuel pipeline at sea. The fleet and her Sailors will benefit from enhanced at-sea operations,” John Lighthammer, program manager for the Auxiliary and…

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