MINA SALMAN PIER, Bahrain (Oct. 29, 2012) A Sailor waves farewell to Bahraini fishermen as they depart the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) after being rescued from their skiffs during heavy weather. The seven fishermen were assisted aboard by Ponce's crew, treated by the ship's medical staff and returned to shore in Bahrain. Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship, was converted and reclassified to fulfill a longstanding Central Command request for an AFSB to be located in its area of responsibility. The Navy is constantly de
MINA SALMAN PIER, Bahrain (Oct. 29, 2012) A Sailor waves farewell to Bahraini fishermen as they depart the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) after being rescued from their skiffs during heavy weather. The seven fishermen were assisted aboard by Ponce's crew, treated by the ship's medical staff and returned to shore in Bahrain. Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship, was converted and reclassified to fulfill a longstanding Central Command request for an AFSB to be located in its area of responsibility. The Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Blair/Released) 121029-N-PV215-245 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - A Sailor waves farewell to rescued Bahraini fishermen.
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