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April 20, 2010

The Virginian-Pilot
© April 17, 2010

Crew size 82 civilian mariners; three military members

Leader Civil Service Master Jim Dolan

Location of deployment Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden

Deployed Sept. 18

Returned Friday

Highlights The fleet replenishment oiler Kanawha delivered more than 15 million gallons of fuel to U.S. Navy and coalition ships during its seven-month deployment, including jet fuel used to power planes aboard aircraft carriers. It also delivered 3,000 tons of cargo and supplies while steaming 54,000 nautical miles.