170701-N-OH262-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 1, 2017) -- A view of Military Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) pier-side onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 1. EPF class ships are designed to transport 600 short tons of military cargo 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. The ship is capable of operating in austere ports and waterways, interfacing with roll-on/roll-off discharge facilities, and on/off-loading a combat-loaded Abrams main battle tank. (U.S. Navy photograph by Bill Mesta/released)