Civilian mariners aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) Ship USS Ponce (ASFB(I) (15) lower an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct tests on two M18 Mod 2 Kingfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock ship, was converted and reclassified in April to fulfill a long-standing U.S. Central Command request for an AFSB to be located in its area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Blake Midnight)
Date Taken: | 08.27.2012 |
Date Posted: | 08.29.2012 11:15 |
Photo ID: | 654148 |
VIRIN: | 120827-N-WB378-228 |
Resolution: | 3840x2880 |
Size: | 1.87 MB |
Location: | AT SEA |
Web Views: | 78 |
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