Fall 2015 - Volume 48
Charter
Surface Warfare Magazine is the professional magazine of the surface warfare community.
Its purpose is to educate its readers on surface warfare missions and programs,
with a particular focus on U.S. surface ships and commands. This journal will also draw upon the
Surface Force’s rich historical legacy to instill a sense of pride and professionalism among
community members and to enhance reader awareness of the increasing relevance of
surface warfare for our nation’s defense.
The opinions and assertions herein are the personal views of
the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views
of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the
Department of the Navy.
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Cover: USS New York (LPD 21), foreground,
USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), right, and USNS
Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), prepare to conduct
a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the
Red Sea. Photo by MC3 Jonathan B. Trejo.