From left to right, mine countermeasures ships USS Pioneer (MCM 9), USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Dexrous (MCM 13) approach for an astern replenishment-at-sea with Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD) 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 Toni Burton)
Date Taken: | 08.29.2012 |
Date Posted: | 08.30.2012 10:33 |
Photo ID: | 655241 |
VIRIN: | 120829-N-QD718-008 |
Resolution: | 4288x2848 |
Size: | 590.54 KB |
Location: | USS PONCE, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 30 |
Downloads: | 9 |
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