[hchutch]

I almost wonder if it's a quick maintenance turn-around. Restock provisions, the tanks for the avgas, and the munitions.

[steveegg]

That would work.

[A Navy Vet]

"Restock provisions, the tanks for the avgas, and the munitions."

Not neccessary - underway replenishment (UNREP) provides all the fuels, munitions, and supplies they need. How do you think a Carrier maintains flight ops and patrols for over 6 months, not to mention friendly port calls. It's just a scheduled rotation that Reuters fails to understand.