U.S. Navy carrier USS Antietam (CV-36) refueling from the U.S. Navy Tanker USS Tolovana (AO-64). The US Navy Destroyer USS Shelton (DD-790) is also refueling from the Tolovana starboard side. The US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Essex (CVA-9) is in the backgr
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