Sourced : Wavy.com
The first-of-its-kind USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) is deploying Monday after finishing initial operational testing and evaluation at Naval Station Norfolk.
The Puller will deploy to the U.S. 5th Fleet to support multiple missions, including air mine counter measures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid.
Navy officials say the Puller is the first purpose-built expeditionary sea base. The ship has hybrid-manned crew with a combination of military personnel and civilian mariners.
Read more at : http://wavy.com/2017/07/08/usns-lewis-b-puller-deployment-july-10-2017/