 The Joint High Speed Vessel is one of the Navy's newest platforms used to increase our war fighting capability. Joint High Speed Vessels bridge the gap between low speed sea lift and high speed airlift with the ability to transport personnel, equipment and supplies over operational distances. USNS spearhead the Navy's first Joint High Speed Vessel participated in exercises Saharan Express and Obangame Express while on her maiden deployment to US 6th Fleet. She served as a suspect vessel during both exercises, allowing partner nations to track, board and conduct training for counter piracy scenarios and other real life training evolutions. For more information about the Joint High Speed Vessel, visit the Military Sea Lift Command website. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Tony Rosa.