Merrill (DD 976) - Naval Cruise Book

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yt t,lfc5 ' ' L GMG2 Gurr and BM3 Ogletree begin to move stores as BM3 Williams looks on (Above). Vertical replenishment can also be accomplished on the forecastle (Right). VERTREP Supplies from the Sky VERTREP 11

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UNREP Replenishment at Sea The prubo is seated and MERRILL is readv to receive fuel i Above i. Refueling at sea by its very nature presents a unique challenge to all hands involved in the evo- lution (Above). Teamwork is a must! BMl(SW) Pursell maintains a safe environment at the fuel- ing station (Right). USS SACK XMEN ' I ' O delivers some supplies in a coniicclcd n plcnishincnt (Above)

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V. B. S. S. One of MERRILL ' S primary missions in the Gulf was to enforce the United Nations ' sanctions against Iraq. The Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (V. B. S. S) team was always ready for quick action whenever duty called. FC3 Rucker, ENC(SW) Leaf and ihe rest of the team are ready to go (Above). MERRILL ' S Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure team (Above). LTJG Mill.s prepare.s to lead the team in one of three suc- ces.sful boardings of merchant vessels suspected of violating U.N. sanctions (Above). BM3 Edwards and EN3 Ballard were vital members of the team (Right).