ARABIAN GULF (March 18, 2008) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) steams between amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) (front) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) (rear) while conducting a simultaneous vertical replenishment -helicopter delivery of supplies- with both ships. Maritime Security Operations help set the conditions for security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin (Released)