Saturday, June 25, 2011

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) returns to it's homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Marlowe P. Dix)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) departs Naval Station Norfolk for Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The ship and the embarked units of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are executing an early deployment to the region in support of ongoing humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) is lit by the early morning sun as the stern gate is raised after an amphibious craft launching evolution off the coast of Djibouti. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) heads to sea after a port visit to the Seychelles. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) is underway in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 flies above the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

USS Ponce (LPD 15)

Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing an extended deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and deployed with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

HMS Severn (P282)

HMS Severn (P282). (Photo: Royal Navy)

HMS Severn (P282)

HMS Severn (P282). (Photo: Royal Navy)