Civilian mariners aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) Ship USS Ponce (ASFB(I) (15) lower an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct tests on two M18 Mod 2 Kingfish Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock ship, was converted and reclassified in April to fulfill a long-standing U.S. Central Command request for an AFSB to be located in its area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Blake Midnight)