(Left to right) Lt. Cmdr. Radostin Krastev, Bulgarian
(Left to right) Lt. Cmdr. Radostin Krastev, Bulgarian National Liaison Representative, Col. Mitko Stoykov, PhD., Director Crisis Management and Disaster Relief Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) and Col. Radostin ... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) move supplies in the hangar bay during an underway replenishment. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek,... More
Newly-reported sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed
Newly-reported sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), learn about basic damage control and fire fighting on the flight deck during the ship's indoctrina... More
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Jesus Vital and Electrician's
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Jesus Vital and Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Yonas Sima connect lighting fixtures in preparation for a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bo... More
Sailors reposition the firing line while holding M9
Sailors reposition the firing line while holding M9 service pistols on the port side elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Dusek, at lectern, addresses
U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Dusek, at lectern, addresses his new chiefs during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea. Bonhom... More
USS Essex in Japan, US Navy Photogrpah
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Control Squadron 25 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex as the ship prepares to get underway. Essex is part of the Essex A... More
Sailors pose for the camera in the hangar bay of the
Sailors pose for the camera in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a vertical replenishment. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is ... More
U.S. sailors move supplies on an aircraft elevator
U.S. sailors move supplies on an aircraft elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea Sept. 9, 2012. Bonhomme Richard was under... More
Machinery Repairmen Fireman Randy Story makes adjustments
Machinery Repairmen Fireman Randy Story makes adjustments to a lathe machine in the machinery repair shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Aug. 1, 2012. Bonhomme Richard is the le... More
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, Detachment Western Pacific, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is the lead ship of the... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) Airman Meyatta McFarland
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) Airman Meyatta McFarland tests a fuel sample forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for getting underway. Bonhomme Richard, comm... More
Seaman Recruit Kanika Goldsmith stands watch as a phone
Seaman Recruit Kanika Goldsmith stands watch as a phone talker on the signal bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Duse... More
Sailors from the engineering department, assigned to
Sailors from the engineering department, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), run diagnostics on an air conditioning unit. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to resp... More
Sailors and Marines prepare Navy and Marine Corps
Sailors and Marines prepare Navy and Marine Corps helicopters for take off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty... More
A landing craft air cushion enters the welldeck of
A landing craft air cushion enters the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to reload Marines and equipment for a certification exercise. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the... More
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex scrub down the flight deck as the ship prepares to enter port. Essex is returning to Sasebo after completing a three-month patrol of the wes... More
A AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to Marine
A AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a certi... More
Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine
Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the... More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aleesa
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aleesa Baako, left, utilizes the controls for the bridge crane in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Oct. 12, 2012, in the Sout... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit load an outboard motor for a combat rubber raiding craft onto a landing craft air cushion in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ... More
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being given to new owners during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea... More
New U.S. Navy chiefs stand at attention during a chief
New U.S. Navy chiefs stand at attention during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea. Bonhomme Richard was the lead shi... More
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265, answers questions in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Japane... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7
Sailors and Marines assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit unload landing craft air cushions in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard ... More
U.S. sailors and Marines move supplies into position
U.S. sailors and Marines move supplies into position on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea Sept. 9, 2012. Bonhomme Ri... More
Chief Culinary Specialist Lleana Ng gets pinned at
Chief Culinary Specialist Lleana Ng gets pinned at chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Cla... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS
U.S. sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) man the rails as the ship departs Sasebo, Japan, for a deployment Jan. 15, 2013. The Germantown took part in an amphibious integration trai... More
Sailors fire M9 service pistols at paper targets on
Sailors fire M9 service pistols at paper targets on the port side elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) form a pink ribbon logo on the flight deck to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Amphibi... More
Sailors board a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a
Sailors board a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man overboard drill on the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 20... More
A landing craft utility approaches the amphibious assault
A landing craft utility approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is in Japan for a hull swap with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.... More
Newly-reported sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed
Newly-reported sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), learn about basic damage control and fire fighting on the flight deck during the ship's indoctrina... More
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Eileen Tolentino safety
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Eileen Tolentino safety checks an extension cord in the tool issue office aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, command... More
Ensign James Jetton makes an entry in a log book while
Ensign James Jetton makes an entry in a log book while standing the Officer of the Deck watch on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard, comman... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) form a pink ribbon logo on the flight deck to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Amphibi... More
Ensign Alexander Petit, left, and Ensign James Jetton
Ensign Alexander Petit, left, and Ensign James Jetton stand watch on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forwar... More
A landing craft utility assigned to Assault Craft Unit
A landing craft utility assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious re... More
Airman Aaron Meriwether detaches a ramp from the
Airman Aaron Meriwether detaches a ramp from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit wait on the ramp to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for air debarkation as part of a certification exercise. Bo... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchors in Sasebo Harbor to load ammunition in preparation for patrol. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
A landing craft air cushion approaches the well deck
A landing craft air cushion approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to reload Marines and equipment for a certification exersize. Bonhomme Richard,... More
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex scrub down the flight deck as the ship prepares to enter port. Essex is returning to Sasebo after completing a three-month patrol of the wes... More
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) simulate search and rescue swimming operations. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being given to new owners during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea... More
Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned
Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group... More
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) simulate search and rescue swimming operations. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and sailors from Naval Beach Unit 7 secure a combat rubber raiding craft onto a landing craft air cushion in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibio... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit wait on the ramp to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for air debarkation as part of a certifica... More
Newly assigned sailors to the forward-deployed amphibious
Newly assigned sailors to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), learn about basic damage control and fire fighting on the flight deck during the ship's indoctrination cours... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) move supplies in the hangar bay during an underway replenishment. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek,... More
Seaman Recruit Cody Brown heaves around a line aboard
Seaman Recruit Cody Brown heaves around a line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo... More
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach
Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) carrying equipment belonging to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit a... More
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex scrub down the flight deck as the ship prepares to enter port. Essex is returning to Sasebo after completing a three-month patrol of the wes... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex participate in command physical training. Essex is undergoing a maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class A... More
A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs maintenance on a lathe machine in ship's the machinery repair shop Aug. 1, 2012. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only f... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) Airman Cori Crowl
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) Airman Cori Crowl disconnects life lines from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for getting underwa... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (handling) remove the forward
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (handling) remove the forward flag staff from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for getting underway. Bonhomm... More
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being
U.S. Navy chief's covers lay on a table prior to being given to new owners during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex participate in command physical training. Essex is undergoing a maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class A... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Forrest Hallmark, assigned
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Forrest Hallmark, assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), dives off a rigid hull inflatable boat during simulated search and rescue swim... More
Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Joseph James (right) hands
Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Joseph James (right) hands a box to Ship's Serviceman Seaman Woping Ruan during an underway replenishment in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhom... More
Aviation boatswain's mates (Handling) run to remove
Aviation boatswain's mates (Handling) run to remove chocks and chains from CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme ... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class James Smith (left) instructs
Damage Controlman 2nd Class James Smith (left) instructs newly-reported sailors to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) about basic damage control and fire fighting on the ... More
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) simulate search and rescue swimming operations. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) 1st Class Joseph
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) 1st Class Joseph Determan removes the plastic from supplies during an underway replenishment aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). B... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex participate in command physical training. Essex is undergoing a maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class A... More
Machinery Repairmen Fireman Randy Story uses the lathe
Machinery Repairmen Fireman Randy Story uses the lathe in the machinery repair shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Aug. 1, 2012. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only fo... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) wait on the stern gate of the well deck for a landing craft utility to moor. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Da... More
Sailors and Marines watch from the hangar bay of the
Sailors and Marines watch from the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter picks up supplies from the fleet replenishment oiler U... More
New chief petty officers march in formation during
New chief petty officers march in formation during their pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett)
Controlling a crane, US Navy Photogrpah
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aleesa Baako, right, controls a crane in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while Marines work on an engine from a CH-46 Sea Knight he... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchors in Sasebo Harbor to load ammunition in preparation for patrol. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
U.S. sailors move supplies on the flight deck of the
U.S. sailors move supplies on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea Sept. 9, 2012. Bonhomme Richard was under way in t... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) move supplies in the hangar bay during an underway replenishment. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amph... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious as... More
Rear Adm. Jeffery Harley, Commander Amphibious Force
Rear Adm. Jeffery Harley, Commander Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, embarks the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) from a landing craft air cushion. Bonhomme Richard, command... More
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265, answers questions in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Japane... More
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Ricardo Rodriguez,
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Ricardo Rodriguez, Ordnance Handling Officer for the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), gives a tour of an ammo magazine to Marines from the 3... More
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Eileen Tolentino (left)
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Eileen Tolentino (left) assists Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Deron Davis in the tool issue office aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bon... More
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Sasebo, Japan, for a scheduled deployment Jan. 15, 2013. The Germantown took part in an amphibious integration training, a certification exercise and multin... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man overboard drill. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PH... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit guide a pallet as it is lifted off the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ad... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Dusek, center, walks through
U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Dusek, center, walks through chief sideboys during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012, in the Philippine Sea. Bonhom... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) form a pink ribbon logo on the flight deck to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Amphibi... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex participate in command physical training. Essex is undergoing a maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class A... More
Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron
Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 31 approach the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group... More
Newly frocked U.S. Navy chiefs and the rest of the
Newly frocked U.S. Navy chiefs and the rest of the chief's mess bow their heads for an invocation during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Sept. 14, 2012... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship ... More
USS Tortuga departs Sasebo, Japan
The forward-deployed Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) departs Sasebo, Japan, for a scheduled deployment. Tortuga will take part in an amphibious integration training and certification... More
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 takes off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex, commanded by Capt. David Fluker, is on patrol in t... More
A UH-N1 Huey Helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter
A UH-N1 Huey Helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 approaches the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only f... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchors in Sasebo Harbor to load ammunition in preparation for patrol. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) practice CPR techniques in medical triage. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious... More
Newly frocked chief petty officers and the members
Newly frocked chief petty officers and the members of the Chief's Mess stand at attention during a pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm... More
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs
The dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Sasebo, Japan, for a deployment Jan. 15, 2013. The Germantown took part in an amphibious integration training, a certification exercise and multinational co... More
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on depl... More
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchors in Sasebo Harbor to load ammunition in preparation for patrol. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead sh... More
Two SA-330J Puma helicopters take supplies from the
Two SA-330J Puma helicopters take supplies from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) Airman Meyatta McFarland
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (fuels) Airman Meyatta McFarland tests a fuel sample forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for getting underway. Bonhomme Richard, comm... More