111011-N-YX169-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, BoatswainÕs Mate Seaman Theodore Faison, and BoatswainÕs Mate 2nd Class Christopher Malloy prepare to halt the veering out, or pay out, of anchor chain as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) anchors off the Virginia Capes. Ponce will begin a decommissioning process after a nearly 41-year career following a series of training operations and final port calls over the next two months. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) US Navy 111011-N-Y


111011-N-YX169-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, BoatswainÕs Mate Seaman Theodore Faison, and BoatswainÕs Mate 2nd Class Christopher Malloy prepare to halt the veering out, or pay out, of anchor chain as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) anchors off the Virginia Capes. Ponce will begin a decommissioning process after a nearly 41-year career following a series of training operations and final port calls over the next two months. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) US Navy 111011-N-YX169-052 Seaman Recruit Christopher Newell, left, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Theodore Faison, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Christo


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