By | October 07, 2014
The USNS Watson, a U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command ship, is moored at Wharf Alpha at the Naval Weapons Station, Oct. 7, 2014, on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Watson is part of MSC’s Prepositioning Program and is 950 ft. long and displaces 62,644 tons. Afloat prepositioning strategically places military equipment and supplies aboard ships located in key ocean areas to ensure rapid availability during a major theater war, a humanitarian operation or other contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)