Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael A. Papineau, from Indianapolis, draws his weapon during M9 9mm semiautomatic pistol qualifications.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Mar. 09, 2010) Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael A. Papineau, from Indianapolis, draws his weapon during M9 9mm semiautomatic pistol qualifications aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland and embarked Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John K. Hamilton) File# 100309-N-7918H-016