101224-N-7293M-209 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2010) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Matthew Kolb directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 as it lands 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 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailo

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101224-N-7293M-209 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2010) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Matthew Kolb directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 as it lands 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 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailor directs helicopter aboard USS Ponce.

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