The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 15, 2003) -- A CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to the âGunbearersâ of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11), transfers supplies from the fast combat support ship USS Bridge (AOE 10) to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are currently deployed conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Yesenia Rosas. (RELEASED)
