Ponce (LPD 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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 ABFC (SW AW) Robert L. Bensinger Landing signalman enlisted standing in front of two helicopters. The Sea Stallion helicopters arc ready for take off during routine operations. ABM Ant bony C. Ems lander AIR DEPARTMENT 13

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Ponce’s Air Department consistently provides unparalleled service to embarked, and transient aircraft. Throughout deployment, they flawlessly conducted more than an unprecedented 3000 flight deck evolutions in support of Navy and Marine Corps helicopters. Landed throughout the fleet, these Rainbow Warriors truly are the best of the best! Aviation Boatswain Fuels (ABF) - Responsible for delivering clean, clear, and bright aviation fuel to aircrafts and embarked units on board the USS Ponce. Aviation Boatswain 1 landler (ABH) - Responsible for the launch and recovery of aircrafts and for the spotting securing of aircrafts on the flight deck. Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS) - Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the tractors and support equipments on the flight deck. 12 AIR DEPARTMENT

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More Flight Crew AS3 Dennis L Lorda ABF3 Reginald .. Brown ABF3 Cedric 1. Smith AN Adam M. Benton AMMAN Donismael C. Faustino ABHAN Rafael Borges AN Arturo J. Martinez ABHAN Daniel G. Garcia -C' Uriel A. Margalli 14 AIR DEPARTMENT ABH3 Daniel C. Bauer ABFAN Bradley IT Gerth AA Jun Y. Oh