Supply ships bring fuel, food, ammunition, spare parts and more to the fleet while at sea.
Mandatory Credit:	WTKR via CNN Newsource

Supply ships bring fuel, food, ammunition, spare parts and more to the fleet while at sea.
Mandatory Credit: WTKR via CNN Newsource

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Family and friends of crew members on the USNS Supply were eager to get on board and greet their loved ones when the ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk in July after an eight-month deployment.