171014-N-VC599-068 NORFOLK (Oct. 14, 2017) Lt. Michael Murmuys carries the last flag flown aboard the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. It was the 12th and last ship in the Austin-class of amphibious transport dock ships and was commissioned in 1971. After being forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation for the past five years, the "Proud Lion" returned to her homeport in September for decommissioning and dismantling. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert/Released)