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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2008) Aboard, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ÒWild CardsÓ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) before a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-A0 197). Peleliu is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah E. Bitter/Released)