ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Stephen Hester instructs Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Christopher Atkins as he fires a 25mm chain gun 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 U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)