The Strategist US analysts said that Australia could further contribute to the rebalance by upgrading existing military bases in the Northern Territory and at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Pictured is USNS Cesar Chavez coming alongside for replenishment and stores, at Fleet Base West (HMAS Stirling), Western Australia.

US analysts said that Australia could further contribute to the rebalance by upgrading existing military bases in the Northern Territory and at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Pictured is USNS Cesar Chavez coming alongside for replenishment and stores, at Fleet Base West (HMAS Stirling), Western Australia.

Posted By Natalie Sambhi on April 23, 2014 @ 12:32

USNS Cesar Chavez coming alongside for replenishment and stores, at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** The US supply vessel USNS Cesar Chavez has arrived at Fleet Base West for a short period before redeploying to support the search effort. In a statement by the US Navy, the deployment in support of the surface search effort was a sign the United States was proud to be a member of this international effort and we're committed to providing the underway replenishment operations needed to keep the task force actively searching for MH370".

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