JDS Samidare runs on biofuel

Somewhere in the Philippine Sea, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) are feeding her four gas turbines using an advanced biofuel mixture thanks to the U.S. Navy.

160222-N-BR087-362 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-362 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)


160222-N-BR087-358 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-358 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-382 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-382 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-459 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-459 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-464 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-464 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-623 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea while the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) approaches from behind. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-623 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea while the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) approaches from behind. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-643 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea while the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) approach from behind. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-643 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea while the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) approach from behind. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-199 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-199 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-222 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-222 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-241 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-241 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-257 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-257 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-300 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-300 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-349 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

160222-N-BR087-349 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) receive an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment at sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the John C. Stennis Strike Group is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop/Released)

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