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Making glasses, US Navy Photogrpah

In the final hours of Ola de Esperanza Sanadora or Healing Waves of Hope exercise, U.S. Navy Seaman Holli Glenn and Army Cpl. Chantel Ruffin both assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity u... More

An aerial view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) and LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles. The AMTRACs have just left the PONCE and are forming an assault formation to hit Scusset Beach

An aerial view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Cod State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: COL Desimaone Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Port beam view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), during NATO exercise Display Determination '81

Port beam view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas Tesner Release Status: Released... More

Bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), during NATO exercise Display Determination '81

Bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), during N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas Tesner Release Status: Released... More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) underway

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) underway. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A starboard bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) underway

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the Metro Machine Company's Imperial Docks showing several ships undergoing overhaul and modification. The ships are, left to right: the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), a service craft barracks ship, the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG 42), the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) and the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG 43)

A view of the Metro Machine Company's Imperial Docks showing several s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Releas... More

A view of the Metro Machine Company's Imperial Docks showing several ships undergoing overhaul and modification. The ships are, left to right: the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), a service craft barracks ship, the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG 42), and the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193)

A view of the Metro Machine Company's Imperial Docks showing several s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Releas... More

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) undergoing overhaul at the Metro Machine Company

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Releas... More

A bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15)

A bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15)

A starboard bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15)

A port quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) sits offshore during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) sits offshore during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Raymond H. Turner Ii Release Status: Relea... More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) as seen from another vessel taking part in Fleet Ex 1-90

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) as seen from another vessel taking part in Fleet Ex 1-90

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) lie tied up at the naval station

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Marie Carl Release Stat... More

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) lie tied up at the naval station

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Marie Carl Release Stat... More

Family members and friends watch from the pier as the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) arrives at its berth. The WISCONSIN is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) is in the background

Family members and friends watch from the pier as the battleship USS W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), center, conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), right, and the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15)

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), center, conducts an und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Milwaukee Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2), left, conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1). In the background are the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, and the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181), right

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2), left, conducts an under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2), left, conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1). In the background are the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, and the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181), right

The replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2), left, conducts an under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, comes alongside the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2) as it conducts an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), right

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, comes alongsid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), left, steam on either side of the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2) during an underway replenishment

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, and the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) underway

A starboard view of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) steams alongside the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), left, during an underway replenishment. The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15) is in the background

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) steams alongside the repl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J.E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left; the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), center foreground; the tank landing ship USS SUMTER COUNTY (LST 1181), center background; and the amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA 117) lie off the coast of Tunisia during an amphibious exercise

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left; the amphibious...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mckinney Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, answers a question from the audience while speaking to sailors and Marines gathered on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15)

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, answers a question ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, visits the bridge while touring the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15)

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, visits the bridge w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, speaks to sailors and Marines gathered on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15)

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, speaks to sailors a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial stern view of four navy ships tied up at destroyer and submarine (D&S) pier 20 at the Naval base. On the north side of the pier is the fleet oiler USS Platte (AO-186) with the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD-15) astern of her. South side of the pier is the destroyer tender USS Shenandoah (AD-44) with the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48) astern of her

An aerial stern view of four navy ships tied up at destroyer and subma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: R... More

CPL. Damien Degennaro, (hometown Albany, NY) an Avionics Technician, performs maintenance checks on the propeller of a UH-1 Iroquois aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The UH-1 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) Composite and is part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

CPL. Damien Degennaro, (hometown Albany, NY) an Avionics Technician, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Avionics Technicians CPL. Kenneth Kerrouack (hometown Hartford, CT) and Lance CPL. Patrick Anderson (hometown Chattanooga, TN) with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264), troubleshoot the anti-collision light on a CH-46 Sea Knight aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The CH-46 belong to HMM-264 and is part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

Avionics Technicians CPL. Kenneth Kerrouack (hometown Hartford, CT) an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment use the gym facilities aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment use the gym facilities...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

LT. Seth Lapine (hometown Stamford, CT) briefs Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

LT. Seth Lapine (hometown Stamford, CT) briefs Marines from the 3rd Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Dominguez (hometown, Puerto Rico) attached to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, instructs Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment in the use of the M16A2 Service Rifle in the Sling Arms Position on the flight deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Dominguez (hometown, Puerto Rico) attach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment train for close quarters combat with M16A2s equipped with an M203 grenade launcher on the flight deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment train fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

CPL. Dale Kinney (hometown Arab, AL) and Lance CPL. Harrison Gardner (hometown Mobile, AL) with the Scout Sniper Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, brief Marines on Sniper Tactics aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

CPL. Dale Kinney (hometown Arab, AL) and Lance CPL. Harrison Gardner (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Lance CPL. Roberts gives classes on the setup of the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, on the O-2 deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

Lance CPL. Roberts gives classes on the setup of the US Embassy in Mon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A starboard bow view of USS PONCE (LPD-15) undergoing replenishment operations during its transatlantic voyage

A starboard bow view of USS PONCE (LPD-15) undergoing replenishment op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A 155mm howitzer M198, towed by an M939 series (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck moves out with other elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as the unit forms up a convoy bound for Skopje, Macedonia. The first wave of Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The first to arrive from the Amphibious Ship USS PONCE (LPD 15) (Not shown) were aboard Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) (Not shown) followed by Landing Craft Utility Boats (LCUs) (Not shown), and Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) (Not shown). The 26th MEU and USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) Amphibious ...

A 155mm howitzer M198, towed by an M939 series (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 155mm howitzer M198, towed by an M939 series (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck moves out with other elements of the 26th Marine Expedit... More

An M939 (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck, from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is guided off the ramp of an Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) on the beach at Litohoro, Greece. The first wave of U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The first to arrive from the Amphibious Ship USS PONCE (LPD 15) (Not shown) were aboard Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) (Not shown) followed by Landing Craft Utility Boats (LCUs) (Not shown), and Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs). The 26th MEU and USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of ...

An M939 (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck, from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An M939 (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck, from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is guided off the ramp of an Air Cushion Landing... More

SEAMAN Tracey Gibson, deployed with Beach MASTER Unit 2, brings an Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) ashore on the beach at Litohoro, Greece. The first wave of U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Not Shown) arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The first to arrive from the Amphibious Ship USS PONCE (LPD 15) (Not shown) were aboard Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) (Not shown) followed by Landing Craft Utility Boats (LCUs) (Not shown), and Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs). The 26th MEU and USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of NATO Operation Allied ...

SEAMAN Tracey Gibson, deployed with Beach MASTER Unit 2, brings an Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Seaman Tracey Gibson, deployed with Beach Master Unit 2, brings an Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) ashore on the beach at Litoh... More

Utilizing rubber raider craft, Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion landing Team, 3rd Battlaion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), silently approach the beach in the twilight at dusk. Marines from the 26th MEU (SOC), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Utilizing rubber raider craft, Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, silently approach the beach in the twilight at dusk.Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Trusting in British pilots in their Westland Sea King MK4 Helocopter, Marines from Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, practice helicopter extract drills. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Trusting in British pilots in their Westland Sea King MK4 Helocopter, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), from 539th Assault Squadron explains British assault procedures to United States Marines. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

CAPE INCE, TURKEY (September 11, 1999)--Marines from Lima Company, Battalion landing Team 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rush from a British Hellcat, Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) and storm their objective. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ((MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

CAPE INCE, TURKEY (September 11, 1999)--Marines from Lima Company, Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: Corporal Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status:... More

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF/AW) Diego Ponce, right, assists unit members with training for a Fleet Marine Force Warfare pin at Camp Lonestar during Exercise Natural Fire at Nginyang, Kenya, on Aug. 18, 2006. The 10-day multi-lateral field training exercise involves military personnel from East African Community nations, U.S.-based units and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The exercise will focus on crisis response, military-to-military training and humanitarian events that include medical, veterinary and engineering assistance projects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Roger S. Duncan) (Released)(Released)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF/AW) Diego Ponce, right, ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Lonestar State: Nginyang Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roger S. Duncan, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate Fireman Rafael Campano simulates the control of an electrical switch board under the supervision of PETTY Officer 1ST Class Victor Ponce, Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical, Engineering Training Team member, aboard the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG 70) on Sep. 7, 2006. The HOPPER is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations and the Global War On Terrorism.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class John L. Beeman) (Released)

U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate Fireman Rafael Campano simulates the cont...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Hopper (DDG 70) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Cruz Ponce, development and communications coordinator for American Red Cross, shows U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class Jose Campa first aid equipment used for disaster relief, at the Helicopter Sea Combat Wing's Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Cale Bentley) (Released)

Cruz Ponce, development and communications coordinator for American Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Cale Bentley, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 22 embarks on board amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) using amphibious assault vehicles. Ponce and MEU 22 are currently participating in certification training exercise (CERTEX).

Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 22 embarks on board amphibious transpo...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 15, 2007) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 22 embarks on board amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) using amphibious assault vehicles. Ponce and MEU 22 are currently participating in... More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce will be on station in the Gulf of Mexico if needed to provide assistance to civilian authorities in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) pulls away from ...

NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 14, 2008) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce will be demonstrating operational readiness off the Virginia coast and... More

Storekeeper 1st Class Carlos Oliveri, from Ponce, Puerto Rico, reads

Storekeeper 1st Class Carlos Oliveri, from Ponce, Puerto Rico, reads

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 08, 2008) Storekeeper 1st Class Carlos Oliveri, from Ponce, Puerto Rico, reads "Green Eggs and Ham" for his family in the ship's museum as part of the United Through Reading program aboard th... More

Landing craft utility (LCU) 1661 enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is underway conducting a training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment scheduled for later this year.

Landing craft utility (LCU) 1661 enters the well deck of the amphibiou...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 10, 2010) Landing craft utility (LCU) 1661 enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce is underway conducting a training exercise to prepare for an ... More

USS Ponce operations, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Ponce operations, US Navy Photogrpah

Newly frocked Navy Bosun’s Mate 3rd Class (back right) watches as the First Class petty officers on board USS Ponce (LPD 15) tack on his “crows” (rank insignia) for him on board the amphibious transport dock US... More

USS Ponce, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Ponce, US Navy Photogrpah

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Leech, a gunner's mate, demonstrates the operation of a .50-caliber machine gun during weapons training on the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) as the ... More

USS Ponce, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Ponce, US Navy Photogrpah

Lance Cpl. Daniel Breneiser, right, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gets vaccinated against smallpox by Hospitalman Nathan Stallfus aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15). Ponce... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Collin Reed gives a thumbs-up

Petty Officer 2nd Class Collin Reed gives a thumbs-up

Petty Officer 2nd Class Collin Reed gives a thumbs-up to signal a successful insertion into the water from the bow of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Read... More

Seaman Recruit Dustin Holroyd, boatswains mate, left,

Seaman Recruit Dustin Holroyd, boatswains mate, left,

Seaman Recruit Dustin Holroyd, boatswains mate, left, and Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Basone watch as the refueling probe from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) is w... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Simpson, aviation boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Simpson, aviation boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Simpson, aviation boatswain's mate, right, observes Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kolb, aviation boatswain's mate, direct the take off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helic... More

Lt. Cmdr. Donovan Wortham, chief engineer aboard the

Lt. Cmdr. Donovan Wortham, chief engineer aboard the

Lt. Cmdr. Donovan Wortham, chief engineer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), observes Petty Officer 1st Class Belarminio Carrasco, a machinist's mate, simulate the spread of a fuel oi... More

USS Ponce action, US Navy Photogrpah

USS Ponce action, US Navy Photogrpah

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Simpson, aviation boatswain's mate, right, observes Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kolb, aviation boatswain's mate, direct the take off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helic... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) haul in the mooring lines as Ponce gets underway.

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) h...

VICTORIA, Seychelles (Nov. 11, 2010) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) haul in the mooring lines as Ponce gets underway. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group ... More

Departing Seychelles, US Navy Photogrpah

Departing Seychelles, US Navy Photogrpah

Seaman Dustin Holroyd and members of the deck department guide a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat into its cradle aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphib... More

Departing Seychelles, US Navy Photogrpah

Departing Seychelles, US Navy Photogrpah

Seaman Ryan Owens stands a force protection watch in a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat while the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce gets underway after a port visit at the Seychelles. Ponce is part... More

Departing Seychelles. Warship photograph collection

Departing Seychelles. Warship photograph collection

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce 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... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce

Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) conduct a medical training exercise. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater sec... More

The sun rises over the Persian Gulf as the amphibious

The sun rises over the Persian Gulf as the amphibious

The sun rises over the Persian Gulf as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce is underway astern of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, support... More

With guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George behind

With guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George behind

With guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George behind them, an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, foreground, and a Landing Craft Personnel, Large from amphibious transport dock USS Ponce return to Ponce car... More

An 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, foreground, and a landing craft personnel, large from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), return to Ponce with Sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71).

An 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, foreground, and a landing craf...

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 06, 2011) An 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, foreground, and a landing craft personnel, large from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), return to Ponce with Sailors fro... More

Capt. Peter Pagano, commander of Amphibious Squadron

Capt. Peter Pagano, commander of Amphibious Squadron

Capt. Peter Pagano, commander of Amphibious Squadron 4, answers questions during an all-hands call with the crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce. Ponce is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready ... More

Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas McQueen, left, junior

Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas McQueen, left, junior

Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas McQueen, left, junior officer of the deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce, discuss navigation details with Cmdr. Etta Jones, commanding officer of Ponce, as t... More

The bridge crew discuss navigation details.

The bridge crew discuss navigation details.

RED SEA (Feb. 16, 2011) Fire Controlman 1st Class Douglas McQueen, left, junior officer of the deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), discuss navigation details with Cmdr. Etta Jones... More

USS Ponce action. Warship photograph collection

USS Ponce action. Warship photograph collection

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Lopez-Davila, electronics technician, rides an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce, in background, during a visit, board, search an... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Beach, damage controlman,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Beach, damage controlman,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Beach, damage controlman, gives instructions to Fireman Jamie Parker, damage controlman, while containing a simulated toxic gas leak during a damage control drill aboard the amphibi... More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) as Ponce prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5).

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) as Ponce prepare...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 15, 2011) Yeoman 3rd Class Shaun Eye, right, and Personnel Specialist Seaman Bryant Tillman prepare a status board aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) as Ponce p... More

A 7-ton truck assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) departs the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15)

A 7-ton truck assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU...

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (May. 12, 2011) A 7-ton truck assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) departs the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) following a nearly nine-month deployment. Pon... More

Seaman Andrew Mitchell flips a mooring line off the starboard capstan of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15)

Seaman Andrew Mitchell flips a mooring line off the starboard capstan ...

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (May. 12, 2011) Seaman Andrew Mitchell flips a mooring line off the starboard capstan of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) as Ponce ties up in Morehead City, N.C., for it... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Thompson, boatswain's

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Thompson, boatswain's

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Thompson, boatswain's mate, center, gestures from the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce to the tug boat Fort Caswell as Ponce approaches Morehead City, N.C., ... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class James Thompson, center, gestures from the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) to the tug boat Fort Caswell as Ponce approaches Morehead City, N.C.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class James Thompson, center, gestures from the f...

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (May. 12, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class James Thompson, center, gestures from the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) to the tug boat Fort Caswell as Ponce ap... More

Midshipman Paul Luffel, center, examines a navigation

Midshipman Paul Luffel, center, examines a navigation

Midshipman Paul Luffel, center, examines a navigation chart as Seaman Apprentice Marlon Hosendorf, center, Petty Officer 2nd Class Deron Murphree, left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Shixi Zhang man the chart tab... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Opie Madlangbayan, left, and Midshipman 3rd Class Seamus Fish scramble away from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Opie Madlangbayan, left, a...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 21, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Opie Madlangbayan, left, and Midshipman 3rd Class Seamus Fish scramble away from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a mock vertical r... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West addresses the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen. Lassen is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is forward deployed to Yoko... More

Command Fitness Leader Chief Petty Officer Bryant Burnett,

Command Fitness Leader Chief Petty Officer Bryant Burnett,

Command Fitness Leader Chief Petty Officer Bryant Burnett, quartermaster, right, and CFL Assistant Petty Officer 1st Class Felix Phillips, machinist's mate, left, monitor sailors assigned to the amphibious tran... More

Flight deck personnel fight a simulated fire during

Flight deck personnel fight a simulated fire during

Flight deck personnel fight a simulated fire during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting... More

Musicians assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band

Musicians assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band

Musicians assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band perform at the Counselor Corporate Reception during San Francisco Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, techn... More

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington approaches

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington approaches

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear to participate in a vertical replenishment. George Washington departed her for... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island operates

The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island operates

The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island operates off the coast of southern California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Madriaga, from La Union,

Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Madriaga, from La Union,

Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Madriaga, from La Union, Philippines, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Mathew Haney, from Walla Walla, Wash., prepare the surfaces of a tail gearbox on an SH-60F Sea Hawk helico... More

Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, Seaman Theodore

Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, Seaman Theodore

Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, Seaman Theodore Faison, a boatswain's mate, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Malloy, a boatswain's mate, prepare to halt the veering out, or pay out, of anchor ch... More

Fireman Ian Castil and Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher

Fireman Ian Castil and Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher

Fireman Ian Castil and Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Widmar man a 7-meter rigid-hull, inflatable boat (RHIB) from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) during amphibious training operation... More

Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd,

Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd,

Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd, right, uses a sound-powered phone to make a report from the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce while Quartermaster 2nd Class Charlie Bald... More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce approaches its namesake city of Ponce, P.R.

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce approaches its namesake c...

PONCE, Puerto Rico (Nov. 13, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) approaches its namesake city of Ponce, P.R., for its final port call before decommissioning in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More

XO of USS Ponce (LPD 15) welcomes Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Altieri.

XO of USS Ponce (LPD 15) welcomes Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Al...

PONCE, Puerto Rico (Nov. 14, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Ethan Mitchell, executive officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), welcomes Ponce, Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Altieri. Ponce is the f... More

Sailors assigned to USS Ponce conduct a final community service project.

Sailors assigned to USS Ponce conduct a final community service projec...

PONCE, Puerto Rico (Nov. 14, 2011) Gas Turbine System (Mechanical) 3rd Class Micah-Antonette Sanchez, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 1... More

XO of USS Ponce (LPD 15) welcomes Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Altieri.

XO of USS Ponce (LPD 15) welcomes Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Al...

PONCE, Puerto Rico (Nov. 14, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Ethan Mitchell, executive officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15), welcomes Ponce, Puerto Rico. Mayor Maria Melendez Altieri. Ponce is the f... More

A Sailor calls in a report over a sound-powered telephone.

A Sailor calls in a report over a sound-powered telephone.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Nov. 15, 2011) Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd, left, calls in a report over a sound-powered telephone while Lt. j.g. Jace Myers, the ship's navigator, calculates an upcoming t... More

Sailor drives million dollar ship.

Sailor drives million dollar ship.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Nov. 15, 2011) Conning officer Ensign Muzik McClinton, left, and Seaman Apprentice Nicolas Flores, right, observe Seaman Recruit Matthew McKinley operate the helm of the amphibious transport dock... More

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