Seaman Adam Reser pulls back on a stopper on the foc'sle
Summary
Seaman Adam Reser pulls back on a stopper on the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as Seaman Apprentice Travis Weiner winds the mooring line around Ponce's bits as the ship ties up at Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce is returning to its homeport for the final time after completing its last week at sea. After 40 years of service Ponce's crew is beginning the process that will result in the ship's decommissioning in 2012.
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norfolk virginia
us navy
virginia
air cushion landing craft lcac
amphibious transport dock ship
Date
02/12/2011
Location
Naval Base Post Office
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36.94679, -76.31728
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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