The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducted a vertical replenishment with a Super Puma (EC-225) helicopter from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear during Operation Epic Fury on March 20, 2026.

The operation involved lifting supplies from the cargo ship to USS Milius while at sea, showing precise coordination between air and naval units.

Crews worked efficiently to ensure all materials were transferred safely, maintaining the ship’s operational readiness throughout the maneuver.

Operation Epic Fury involves multiple U.S. military forces and ongoing naval activities designed to sustain operational capabilities at sea.

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