Commander, Amphibious Squadron 4

101223-N-7293M-345 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Stephen Hester instructs Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Christopher Atkins as he fires a 25mm chain gun aboard 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. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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101223-N-7293M-255 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Opie Madlangbayan secures a tie-down chain to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 aboard 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. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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101223-N-7293M-004 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) The sun rises over the Arabian Gulf as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) is underway astern of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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)

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101207-N-7571G-077 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 7, 2010) Rear Adm. Margaret Klein, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 5, pins an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia on Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jennifer Gallardo during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The visit marked Klein's first time aboard a ship under her command while at sea since assuming command Nov. 14. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations in theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cristina Gabaldon/Released)

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101211-N-3154P-095 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2010) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Shem Hutson stands the throttleman watch in a main machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The throttleman controls the speed of the ship as directed by the lee helmsman on the ship's bridge. Kearsarge is the command ship 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)

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101112-N-7293M-126 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2010) 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 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)

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101112-N-7293M-084 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2010) Seaman Cyle Cason holds Quartermaster 3rd Class Edir Coronado's head immobile as Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Eric Strobeck applies a field dressing to a simulated stab wound in Coronado's chest during a medical training exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock 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. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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101107-N-7293M-241 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2010) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Shawn Stevens watches as Machinist's Mate Fireman Lucas Torres uses a furnace inspection device to check the interior of the No.1 boiler aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) during a routine maintenance cycle known as a bottom blow. 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)

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101107-N-7293M-173 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2010) Machinist's Mate Fireman Lucas Torres monitors the No.1 boiler aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) during a routine maintenance cycle known as a bottom blow. Ponce is part of 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)

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101107-N-7293M-146 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2010) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Shawn Stevens removes a burner barrel from the No.1 boiler aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) during a routine maintenance cycle known as a bottom blow. 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)

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101116-N-3154P-030 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship 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)

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101116-N-3154P-007 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Ensign Bryan Montgomery scans the horizon for surface contacts from the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship 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)

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101116-N-2908M-009 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Damage Controlman Fireman Luis Baezarohana attaches a line to an electrical submersible pump to prepare for a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship 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 Joshua Mann/Released)

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101116-N-2908M-003 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Sgt. Daniel Howington, assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects an MV-22B Osprey before flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship 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 Joshua Mann/Released)

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101116-N-3154P-347 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joemarie Roslin serves as the plugman for an at-sea fire party hose team during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The plugman is responsible for charging the fire hose to fight fires aboard ship. Kearsarge is the command ship 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)

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101116-N-3154P-072 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 16, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class David Neiman directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as it prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Super Stallion detachment returned to VMM-266 after spending two months in Pakistan supporting humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations. Kearsarge is the command ship 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)

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