UNREP- U.S.S. Independence & U.S.N.S. Andrew J. Higgins

A home video I shot during underway refueling in March of 1992 while we were underway to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. It captures some pretty cool Navy traditions that have to do with underway replenishment.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• UNREP
• U.S.S. Independence
• Andrew J. Higgins
• refueling at sea

[4Freedomrider]

That was a cool angle looking over the starboard side missile launcher. I spent many days hanging out there.

[timbuk67]

Thank you. I spent a lot of time there myself. I was an MS and worked in wardroom 2. There was a hatch right by the galley that came out onto the catwalk right there.

[wcfitch]

Thanks for the memories. I worked the flight deck as a plane captian/airframer w/ VF-154 '92-'95. worked mostly night check. It was a hell of a time to be alive

[HRLYRYDR1963]

I WAS A PLANK OWNER ON THE SS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190). I WAS ON HER FROM OCT. 1987 TO JUN. 1989

[boatswainsm8]

I was actually in Deck department(Div 2) during this time frame...thanks for the memories.

[drdoct]

Hey, I spent 2 months aboard the AJ Higgins. The Navy detachment had it great on board. Also remember those guys... especially the redhead guy with the huge mustache. He was a first class wasn't he? Glad to see someone has uploaded some End of my penis videos.

[kraguila]

The Chilean Replenishment Tancker "Almirante Montt" AO 52 ( ex USNS Andrew J.Higgins T-AO- 190), today leaving Atlantic Marine Shipyard in Mobile,Alabama USA, going to chile,my country.

In Late March,will arrive at Chile,with five tons humanitarian supplies of the people of Mobile city,for cause of the earthquake and Tsunami,

Bye.

[beefstroganof]

Oh man!! this brings back memories!! Wasnt too fond of it then, too busy trying to dodge working parties, but i miss them now. :)

[kraguila]

The "Almirante Montt " AO 52 and Ex USNS "Andrew J.Higgins" will be the more great oiler in the story of the chilean navy

[kraguila]

After 13 years in reserve,this ship was sold to chile in may 2009 and will be renamed "Almirante Montt" AO 52.Today,this ship is prepare to delievery to chile in Atlantic Marine Shipbuilder and will be transferred in late 2009 or early 2010.