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USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)
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USS Rainier (AOE-7) (1995 - 2003)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Alpha - Oscar - Echo NAOE

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Bosnia) - Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship:

Laid down, 31 May 1990, at National Steel and Shipbuilding, Co., San Diego, CA.

Launched, 28 September 1991

Commissioned USS Rainier (AOE-7), 21 January 1995

Decommissioned, 29 August 2003 and placed in service with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) as USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) the same day

Placed out of service, 1 October 2016, at Everett, WA.

Specifications:
Displacement 48,800 t.(fl)
Length 754'
Beam 107'
Draft 40'
Speed 25 kts.

Complement

USN 40 Officers, 35 Chief Petty Officers, 591 Enlisted

MSC 176 civilian, 58 Navy (included helicopter det)

Cargo Capacities

19,700 t.

Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) 1,965,600 gallons

JP-5 Fuel 2,620,800 gallons

Lube Oil, 500 55 gallon drums

Bottled Gas 800 bottles

Ordnance Stowage 1,800 long tons

Chill and Freeze Stowage 400 long tons

Water 20,000 Gallons (Emergency Transfer)

Underway Replenishment Systems

one Receive-Only Sliding Padeye

four 10 Ton Cargo Booms

three Double-Probe Steam Fueling Stations

two Single-Probe Steam Fueling Stations

Aircraft three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters

Command and Control Communications

AN/SPS-67 Surface Search Radar

AN/SPS-64(V)9 Navigation Radar

MK 23 Target Acquisition System

WRN-6 NAVSTAR GPS Satellite Navigation Receiver

OMEGA Navigation Receiver

MK 22 AIMS IFF

Full Communications Suite

Armament

one NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS)

two Close-In-Weapons System (CIWS)

two 25MM Machine Guns

four .50-Caliber Machine Guns

one AN/SLQ-32(V)3 Electronic Warfare System,

four Decoy Launchers

one NIXIE (Torpedo Decoy System)

Propulsion

four LM-2500 Gas Turbine Engines (100,000 shp),

two Reversing Reduction Gears (RRGs),

four Reversing Converter Couplings (RRCs),

two Shafts with 23-Foot Fixed-Pitch Propellers

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By
USS Rainier (AOE-7)
	192k	Rainier (AOE-7) launching, 28 September 1991, at National Steel and Shipbuilding, Co., San Diego, CA. NASSCO	S. Dale Hargrave
	441k		S. Dale Hargrave
	1013k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy Photo. DoDMedia image. DN-SC-04-14313.	Robert Hurst
	41k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	189k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7) during a multiple-ship underway replenishment exercise, 7 June 1996, with the Australian frigate HMAS Sydney (FFG 03) and USCGC Sherman (WHEC 720)** near the Hawaiian islands as part of RIMPAC '96. DOD photo # 960607-N-4704G-002 by Petty Officer 1st Class John Guzman.	Defense Link web site
	97k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway during fleet operations in the Eastern Pacific. US Navy photo # 970930-N-0000U-021.	Bill Gonyo
	486k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7), provides underway replenishment services for the USS Cowpens (CG-63), during operations in the Southern Pacific Ocean. The two ships were part of Kitty Hawk** Battle Group during their 96-97 deployment to the Northern Arabian Gulf.	Bill Gonyo
	67k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** moored to a buoy, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	59k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	44k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	65k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway during a replenishment at sea, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	66k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway during a replenishment at sea, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	61k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	Federation of American Scientists web site
	104k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo	USS Rainier (AOE-7) web site
010412-N-0295M-002	5146k	A CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to the “Gunbearers” of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron One One (HC-11), Detachment One, flies alongside *USS Rainier* (AOE-7) during vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operations with the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64). Rainier and HC-11** currently support the Constellation Battle Group as it sails towards the Arabian Gulf on a regularly scheduled deployment. US Navy photo #'s 010412-N-0295M-002 and 010412-N-0295M-001by PHAN Daniel J. McLain.	US Navy
010412-N-0295M-001	2563k		US Navy
	32k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7) conducting an underway replenishment with USS John S. McCain (DDG-56)**, date and location unknown.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	20k	*USS Rainier* (AOE-7)** Welcome Aboard pamphlet cover.	Jack Treutle
USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)
	66k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored pierside at Bremerton, WA., for her transfer ceremony from commissioned status to her new role with MSC, 29 August 2003. Photo by Larry Crutchfield.	Bill Gonyo
	3552k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) moored pierside at Bremerton, WA., as BM3 Crystal Thompson takes in the number two mooring line in preparation for getting underway aboard guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG-86)** at Naval Station Everett. US Navy photo # 040513-N-6477M-004 Naval Station Everett, Wash. (May 13, 2004) by PH2 Eli J. Medellin.	Robert M. Cieri
	303k	The guided-missile destroyer *USS Benfold* (DDG-65) conducts an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7), 22 November 2004. Benfold** and Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific. Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9) is the first to be used in the Surge Role in support of the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan.. US Navy photo # 041122-N-4166B-006 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 22, 2004) by PHAN Jordon R. Beesley.	Robert M. Cieri
	76k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** in the Andaman Sea, 14 January 2005 - An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, assigned to the "Gunbearers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11), transports cargo from *Rainier. The USS Abraham Lincoln* (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group** is/was operating in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Thailand and Indonesia in support of Operation Unified Assistance. US Navy photo # 050114-N-1229B-025 by PHAN Airman Patrick M. Bonafede.	Jack Treutle
	264k	Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer *USS Benfold* (DDG-65), stand-by to conduct an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7), 3 January 2005. Benfold is assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group*, currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance. US Navy photo # 050102-N-9079D-317 Indian Ocean (Jan. 2, 2005)* by PHAN Ronald Dallatorre.	Robert M. Cieri
	2296k	The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier *USS Ronald Reagan* (CVN-76) comes along side USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during an underway replenishment, 28 May 2005. Ronald Reagan** is currently underway conducting routine carrier operations. US Navy photo # 050529-N-0610T-083 Pacific Ocean (May 28, 2005) by PH1 James Thierry.	Robert Hurst
	84k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) during an underway refueling of USS Ardent (MCM-12)**, 4 April 2006, location unknown. US Navy photo.	DC1(SW/SS) David Johnston, USNR, MCM Crew Implicit
	1130k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85)*. All three ships are assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, which is conducting maritime security operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. US Navy photo # 060520-N-7130B-135 Persian Gulf May 20, 2006*, PH3 Aaron Burden.	Robert M. Cieri
	96k	*USS Abraham Lincoln* (CVN-72) pulls alongside USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7), 24 June 2006 in the Pacific Ocean for weapons unload. Lincoln** and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are underway in the Western Pacific operating area. US Navy photo # 060624-N-9898L-023 by PHAN Airman Geoffrey Lewis.	Lee Wahler
	96k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE 7) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)*, 12 April 2007. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is deployed is support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). US Navy photo # 070412-N-5484G-171 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2007)* by MCSN Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong.	Douglas Brown
	250k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE 7) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90)*, 5 May 2007. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is deployed is support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). US Navy photo # 070505-N-0890S-048 INDIAN OCEAN (May 5, 2007)* by MCSA David L. Smart.	Robert Hurst and Douglas Brown
	399k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego, CA., in January 2008.	Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	1040k	The Republic of Singapore Navy guided-missile frigate *RSS Steadfast* (FFG-70) comes alongside USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during a simulated refueling at sea, 15 April 2008. Rainier and other ships assigned to Carrier Strike Group 9** are on a scheduled seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 080415-N-7981E-582 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2008) by MC2 James R. Evens	Lee Wahler
	873k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), 27 April 2008. Lincoln** and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 are on a seven-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 080427-N-9450M-191 INDIAN OCEAN (April 27, 2008) by MC3 Johndion Magsipoc	Lee Wahler
	234k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a replenishment at sea with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG-90)*. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing* (CVW) 11 are deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet operating area. US Navy photo # 070804-N-9760Z-021, Pacific Ocean (4 August 2007) by MC3 Eduardo Zaragoza	Robert Hurst
	274k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** in the dock of ex- Machinist (AFDB-8) at Guam Ship Yard, Apra Harbor Guam, 23 February 2009.	Bob Gregory, Dep Requirements & Special Programs Officer COMPACFLT N43
	142k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored pierside at NAS North Island, San Diego, CA., circa 2009.	Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	210k	Seaman Jennifer Nong holds the lifeline steady as pallets come across a tension line into the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier *USS Ronald Reagan* (CVN-76) from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during a replenishment at sea, Gulf of Oman, 20 August 2009. Ronald Reagan** is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 090820-N-9132C-040 by MCSN Oliver Cole.	Robert Hurst
	217k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored pierside at Naval Station Everett, WA., 14 December 2009.	Photo by Vern Bouwman
	612k	The aircraft carrier *USS Carl Vinson* (CVN-70) receives fuel from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) while the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52)*., far right, cruises as an escort. Carl Vinson is underway supporting Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. US Navy photo # 100318-N-4275C-464 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2010)* by MC2 Joel Carlson.	Lee Wahler
	803k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) breaks away after an underway replenishment with the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52). Bunker Hill** is supporting Southern Seas 2010, a U.S. Southern Command-directed operation that provides U.S. and international forces the opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment. US Navy photo # 100319-N-4774B-461 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2010) by MC2 Daniel Baker.	Lee Wahler
	368k	The littoral Combat ship *USS Freedom* (LCS-1) breaks away from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) after a refueling at sea. Freedom** is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations in the US 4th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 100331-N-7058E-294 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2010) by LT. Ed Early.	Robert Hurst
	385k	A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the littoral combat ship *USS Freedom* (LCS-1) conducts a vertical replenishment with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7). Freedom** is conducting counter-illicit trafficking operations in the US 4th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 100331-N-7058E-341 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2010) by LT. Ed Early.	Lee Wahler
	994k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) underway with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)** during a replenishment at sea. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Gulf. US Navy photo # 110911-N-OY799-280 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2011) by MC3 Kenneth Abbate.	Lee Wahler
111020-N-BT887-291 ARABIAN GULF (Oct, 20 2011)	280k	MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter(s) assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-8), lifts cargo from *USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) for a vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). John C. Stennis** is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. US Navy photo #'s: 111020-N-BT887-291 ARABIAN GULF (Oct, 20 2011) by MC3 Benjamin Crossley 111206-N-OY799-011 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2011) by MC3 Kenneth Abbate 111212-N-OY799-217 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 12, 2011) by MC3 Kenneth Abbate 111221-N-OY799-032 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2011) by MCS Kenneth Abbate 120105-N-OY799-079 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) by MCS Kenneth Abbate.	Lee Wahler
111206-N-OY799-011 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2011)	1158k
111212-N-OY799-217 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 12, 2011)	1188k
111221-N-OY799-032 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2011)	784k
120105-N-OY799-079 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012)	855k
	1370k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a connected replenishment and vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a replenishment at sea to transfer fuel and ammunition. Nimitz** is conducting carrier qualifications off the southern coast of California. US Navy photo # 120507-N-SK881-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2012) by MC3 Andrew Jandik.	Lee Wahler
	236k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USS Higgins (DDG-76)*. US Navy photo # 121105-N-QP351-111 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2012)* by MC3 Andrew Jandik.
	131k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored portside to, at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, CA., July 2012.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	222k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7)** moored portside to, at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, CA., July 2012.	Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	309k	The aircraft carrier *USS Nimitz* (CVN-68) receives supplies during a replenishment-at-sea from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)*. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the US 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. US Navy photo # 130521-N-TX484-079 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 21, 2013)* by MC3 Derek W. Volland.	Lee Wahler
	285k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), not shown, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59)** during a replenishment-at-sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. US Navy photo # 130720-N-IB033-014 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2013) by MC3 George J. Penney III.	Lee Wahler
	227k	*USS Rushmore* (LSD-47) foreground, waits to make its approach while USS Peleliu (LHA-5), left, and the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-111), right, conduct a replenishment at sea with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)** in the Pacific Ocean, 24 June 2014. The ships were en route to participate in the Rim of the Pacific 2014 exercise, a U.S. Pacific Fleet-hosted biennial multinational maritime exercise designed to foster and sustain international cooperation on the security of the world’s oceans. US Navy photo # 140624-N-HU377-117 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2014) by MC3 Dustin Knight	Robert Hurst
	298k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG-104). Sterett** is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. US Navy photo # 141126-N-HD510-058 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2014) by MC2 Scott Fenaroli.	Lee Wahler
	271k	Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-15) deliver cargo to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier *USS Carl Vinson* (CVN-70) while the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) takes on fuel from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bunker Hill** is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. US Navy photo # 141112-N-GW918-211 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 12, 2014) by MC1 LaTunya Howard.	Lee Wahler
	218k	Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jon Reolizo fires a shot line from an M14 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier *USS Carl Vinson* (CVN-70) during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7). Carl Vinson** is deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet Area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 150107-N-HD510-007 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 7, 2015) by MC2 Scott Fenaroli.	Lee Wahler
	138k	The guided-missile destroyer *USS Stockdale* (DDG 106) pulls alongside USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stockdale*, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. US Navy photo # 160204-N-MJ645-257 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016)* by MC2 .Marcus L. Stanley.	Ron Reeves
	260k	BMCS Nikodem D. Wawozny, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer *USS Chung-Hoon* (DDG-93), watches the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) and USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, both Chung-Hoon and the Mobile Bay*, assigned to the Stennis strike group, are operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. US Navy photo # 160209-N-MJ645-096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2016)* by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley.	Lee Wahler
	267k	*USS Mobile Bay* (CG-53) approaches USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during a replenishment-at-sea with USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Stennis** is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. US Navy photo # 160218-N-MY174-070 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 18, 2016) by MCSN Tomas Compian.	Lee Wahler
	224k	Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer *JDS Samidare* (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)** during a replenishment-at-sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. US Navy photo # 160222-N-BR087-199 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) by MCSN Cole C. Pielop.	Ron Reeves
	200k	The guided-missile destroyer *USS Stockdale* (DDG-106) approaches USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7)** for a replenishment-at-sea to receive an advanced biofuel mixture. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. US Navy photo # 160226-N-DA737-114 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 26, 2016) by MC2 Jonathan Jiang.	Lee Wahler
	957k	*USS John C. Stennis* (CVN-74) pulls alongside USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis** is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment US Navy photo #'s 160304-N-ZH960-010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016) by MC2 Andrew P. Holmes and 160304-N-XX566-044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 4, 2016) by MC3 Andre T. Richard	Lee Wahler
	257k		Lee Wahler
	184k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) finishes a breakaway after completing a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106). Rainier** has been supporting the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. US Navy photo # 160510-N-XX566-297 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 10, 2016) by MC3 Andre T. Richard	Lee Wahler
	267k	*USNS Rainier* (T-AOE-7) after the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106) breaks away from a replenishment-at-sea. Stockdale** is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. US Navy photo # 160611-N-XX566-092 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 11, 2016) by MC3 Andre T. Richard	Lee Wahler

USS Rainier (AOE-7 / T-AOE-7)
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)

USS Rainier (AOE-7) Commanding Officers
01	CAPT. Danaher, Thomas Paul	21 January 1995 - 26 April 1996
02	CAPT. Cummings, Kevin P.	26 April 1996 - 27 June 1998
03	CAPT. Goodwin, John William :RADM	27 June 1998 - 25 February 2000
04	CAPT. Card, Kendall L. :VADM	25 February 2000 - 19 August 2001
05	CAPT. Pinson, Preston Clay	19 August 2001 - 29 July 2003
06	LCDR. Klein II, Joseph George	29 July 2003 - 29 August 2003


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Crew Contact And Reunion Information
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