110325-N-7293M-274 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 25, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Riley Tanner (left) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) Airman David Singh run to remove the chocks and chains securing a Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron so it can take off from amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) during evening training operations. Elements of the 56th Rescue Squadron, which is based out of RAF Lakenheath, England, embarked aboard Ponce to provide search and rescue coverage for pilots enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya. Ponce is part


110325-N-7293M-274 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 25, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Riley Tanner (left) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) Airman David Singh run to remove the chocks and chains securing a Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron so it can take off from amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) during evening training operations. Elements of the 56th Rescue Squadron, which is based out of RAF Lakenheath, England, embarked aboard Ponce to provide search and rescue coverage for pilots enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya. Ponce is part of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller) HH-60G 56th RS on USS Ponce (LPD-15) off Libya 2011


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