A view inside the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
170804-N-YG104-005 CORAL SEA (August 5, 2017) Rear
170804-N-YG104-005 CORAL SEA (August 5, 2017) Rear Adm. Marc H. Dalton, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, prepares to insert a torch to light off a boiler in the aft main machinery room of the amphibious... More
180605-N-DL434-042 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2018) Machinist’s
180605-N-DL434-042 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2018) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Dominic Martinez, from Omaha, Neb., prepares to ignite the No. 1 boiler in the aft main machinery room of the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pasagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) Scene Camera O... More
Navy Lt. Yonatans M. Warren (standing), a chaplain
Navy Lt. Yonatans M. Warren (standing), a chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Hampton, Va., speaks to Marines and sailors prior to the Passover Seder Mea... More
Helicopters and Sailors from the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) [not sho...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colombo Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joseph Ward, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More
Military policemen with Combat Logistics Regiment 17
Military policemen with Combat Logistics Regiment 17 fire their M9 pistols during a small-arms fire exercise aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Oct. 1. Marines with MP Company conducted a live-fire shoot during Exerci... More
A bow on view of a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craf...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
A Marine Corps AV8B Harrier attached to 1ST MEB sits atop the flight d...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expedition... More
US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman (HM) David Lewis, applies a knee brace...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Gabriel Garcia, 1ST Force...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Joseph Westropf (right), get...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) John Linde, 1ST Force Reconnaiss...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More
Hull Maintenance Technician First Class (HT1) Jason Curry, prepares to...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: USS BHR (LHD-6) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Renee F. Martinez, Usn Release Status: Releas... More
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BONH...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Damien Horvath, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More
A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missil...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles E Alvarado, Usn Release Status: Rele... More
US Navy (USN) CHIEF Quarter MASTER (QMC) Fred Gerdes, pilots the USN L...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Bryan Niegel, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1),...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw/Sw) Tony Spiker, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More
US Navy flight deck personnel prepare to launch a UH-1 Yankee helicopt...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More
Quartermaster Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Chestnut
Quartermaster Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Chestnut stores the Kilo flag during restricted maneuvering aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. The Kilo flag is flown when personnel are w... More
USS Bonhomme Richard
U.S. Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator David Hansen, background left, and Lt. Cmdr. Roarke Denver, a Navy SEAL, walk along the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a ... More
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific 2010 combined task force transit the Pacific Ocean in a 32-vessel formation as part of a photo exer... More
Commander Naval Surface Forces addresses USS Bonhomme Richard
Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis, commander Naval Surface Forces, addresses the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on the 1MC during a visit to the ship, congratulating the crew for their rec... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard is
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard is moored at Naval Station San Diego. Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a dry dock planned maintenance availability period.
Sailors and Marines conducted Landing Craft Air Cushion
Sailors and Marines conducted Landing Craft Air Cushion operations to load vehicles and weapon systems onto USS Bonhomme Richard from a Camp Pendleton beach, Sept. 28. Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 moved mo... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class William Oconners, machinist
Petty Officer 3rd Class William Oconners, machinist mate, stands watch in the forward main machinery room of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard during an underway supporting Exercise Dawn Blitz.
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Philippine Sea in preparation for a hull swap with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of... More
USS Bonhomme Richard
Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd class Anthony Hartney welds a stud to a super heater door for ship's Boiler One, aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richar... More
PHIBRON 11 USS Bonhomme Richard conducts weapons testing drill
Sailors from the weapons department fire a 25 mm machine gun during a weapons testing drill on forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Aug. 12. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt... More
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Jessica Andrews
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Jessica Andrews prepares for a firefight simulation during a General Quarters drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonho... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Adam Sharpe from the supply
Logistics Specialist Seaman Adam Sharpe from the supply department of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard checks the price of a package based on weight and size. Bonhomme Richard, comm... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Poteet, bottom left, and Lance
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Poteet, bottom left, and Lance Cpl. Marcus Davis, bottom right, prepare to hook a cargo net to an MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 during a simulated vertical re... More
USS Bonhomme Richard
U.S. Navy Seaman Jeremiah Baker pulls in a mooring line inside the forecastle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 31, 2012. Bonhomme Richard is the command sh... More
Fire drill
Machinist's Mate Fireman Raphael Sandner, left, assists Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Elias Floan with an Emergency Exit Breathing Devise during a fire drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS... More
Newark, Vt., native serves his country aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Sean Skewes fabricates a mounting bracket in the hull technician shop aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, comm... More
USS Tortuga
Cmdr. Douglas Patterson, executive officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), breaks a pinata on the mess decks during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Tortuga is part of the Bon... More
Certification exercise
Airman Thomas Woods gives all clear signal as an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, launches from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonho... More
Machinist's Mate Fireman Jeannette Acosta prepares
Machinist's Mate Fireman Jeannette Acosta prepares mugs to be washed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by al... More
USS Bonhomme Richard
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Christopher Carpenter stands by as an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphib... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) handle mooring lines as the ship gets underway in preparation for amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERT... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd class Pilar Labra calls away the
Boatswain's Mate 3rd class Pilar Labra calls away the restricted maneuvering doctrine in the pilot house aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship prepares to get underway. Bon... More
USS Bonhomme Richard. Warship photograph collection
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sits at anchor in Sasebo harbor. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and will take part... More
Gunnery Sgt. Leonel Lora, middle, assigned to the 31st
Gunnery Sgt. Leonel Lora, middle, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a bore scope camera to verify the engine of a AV/8 Harrier is serviceable while Staff Sgt. Steven Vladiff, left, observes a... More
Seaman Thomas Amason stores vehicle tie down chains
Seaman Thomas Amason stores vehicle tie down chains in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is preparing for a Board of Inspection and Sur... More
USS Bonhomme Richard ammunition onload
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Cody Fox transports munitions from upper vehicle stowage to the hangar bay during an ammunition onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomm... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prepares to transit Sasebo Harbor June 13, 2013, in Sasebo, Japan, to load ammunition in preparation for a patrol. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready ... More
Talisman Saber 2013. Warship photograph collection
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Australian navy replenishment tanker HMAS Sirius (O 266). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship for the Bonhomme Rich... More
Talisman Saber 2013
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is o... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Australian Navy replenishment tanker HMAS Sirius (O 266). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship for the Bonhomme Rich... More
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) launches from the
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) launches from the beach in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian ... More
The forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires rounds
The forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires rounds during a pre-action calibration firing (PACFIRE) evolution aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard ... More
Seaman Scott A. Stearns stands watch on the bridge
Seaman Scott A. Stearns stands watch on the bridge of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is ... More
An AH-1W Super Cobra, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An AH-1W Super Cobra, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), prepares to launch on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with th... More
A Marine fires his M4 rifle during a live fire weapons
A Marine fires his M4 rifle during a live fire weapons exercise on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and,... More
A landing craft utility disembarks the well deck of
A landing craft utility disembarks the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Exp... More
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commander, Amphibious Squadron
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is interviewed by local media in front of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the... More
Sailors from the Timor-Leste defense force (F-FDTL)
Sailors from the Timor-Leste defense force (F-FDTL) practice shipboard firefighting techniques alongside U.S. Navy sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the ... More
Live-fire exercise aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
A Marine with the 31 Marine Expeditionary Unit fires his M4 carbine rifle during a live-fire exercise onboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flags... More
Exercise Koolendong
Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) man the rails as Denver departs Darwin. Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the ... More
Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious
Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe a moment of silence during the Tohoku earthqu... More
A master chief aircraft maintenanceman observes a moment
A master chief aircraft maintenanceman observes a moment of silence on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami remem... More
ROK, US Marines afloat for SSang Yong
Republic of Korea ship, R.O.K.S. Dokdo, sails alongside the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 27, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to... More
Lt. Kyle McDaniel, Bonhomme Richard's mini-boss, radios
Lt. Kyle McDaniel, Bonhomme Richard's mini-boss, radios the handler from primary flight control of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Sailors and Marines aboard Bonhomme ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling), assigned to
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling), assigned to crash and salvage division, stand a fire watch on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richar... More
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits past Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during its return to Fleet Activities Sasebo. Bonhomme Richard is the... More
Lt. Cmdr. Micah P. Brewer, assigned to the forward-deployed
Lt. Cmdr. Micah P. Brewer, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), presents a friendship wreath to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Cmdr. Mitsuhiro Imawak... More
USS Bonhomme Richard, flight deck
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Darian R. Haney (from Palacios, Texas), utilizes low pressure air to clean the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD ... More
USS Bonhomme Richard gift exchange
Master Chief Quartermaster Rene Trevino from San Antonio, Texas, acting command master chief aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), accepts a kagami-mochi from the Command... More
USS Bonhomme Richard operations
Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Anthony Diaz, from Brentwood, N.Y., and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Karina England, from Houston, remove the tank filter from a shipboard fire tr... More
Boatswain’s Mates maintain a watch on the anchor drop
Boatswain’s Mates maintain a watch on the anchor drop in the forecastle aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently underway conducting operat... More
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit makes a vertical short landing during deck qualifications aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) out at sea, Jan ... More
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers over the flight deck during landing while conducting flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LH... More
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron
U.S. Marine Harrier AV-8B with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight deck operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHA 6) out at sea, Jan 28, 2015. . Fligh... More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Craig E. Anderson, from
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Craig E. Anderson, from Richmond, Va., gives a safety brief prior to well-deck operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Ri... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2nd
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice fast-rope training aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, Feb. 4, 2015. The Mar... More
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bonhomme Richard
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prepare to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the USNS Pecos (T-AO-197), at sea, Feb. 5, 2015. A RAS is how Navy ships receive goods and sup... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk prepares for landing during
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk prepares for landing during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at sea, Feb. 5, 2015. The Marines with 31st MEU are currently conducting their annual Spring Patr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, Battalion Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, Battalion Sergeant Major, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to conduct a splash and recovery mission with Marines of Company G... More
150207-N-AY934-126 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2015) –
150207-N-AY934-126 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2015) – Sailors perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walk-down in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme... More
USS Bonhomme Richard: LCAC Ops
150207-N-RU971-036 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2015) – Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) propel toward the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently deploy... More
150212-N-AY934-201 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2015) –
150212-N-AY934-201 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2015) – Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 25, secure an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the flight deck of the forward-deployed a... More
U.S. Marines with Company F, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a Combat Marksmanship Program shoot on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)... More
A U.S. Marine with Company F, Battalion Landing Team
A U.S. Marine with Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes off an MV-22B Osprey belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinfor... More
150309-N-GZ638-187 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2015) –
150309-N-GZ638-187 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2015) – A MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault shi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted... More
150318-N-RU971-016 EAST CHINA SEA (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-RU971-016 EAST CHINA SEA (March 18, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Breana Keeter-Gray, from Chicago, tightens a chain attached to an MH-60S while on hangar bay watch aboard the forward-deploy... More
150404-N-UF697-063 EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2015) Marines,
150404-N-UF697-063 EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2015) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stage gear to disembark from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (L... More
150410-N-RU971-097 SASEBO HARBOR, Japan (April 10,
150410-N-RU971-097 SASEBO HARBOR, Japan (April 10, 2015) – Dependants disembark a Naval Beach Unit 7 (NBU 7) landing craft utility (LCU) in the well deck during a Dependent’s Day Cruise aboard the forward-deplo... More
150424-N-LM312-221 SASEBO, Japan (April 24, 2015) -
150424-N-LM312-221 SASEBO, Japan (April 24, 2015) - Capt. Jeffrey A. Ward, from Binghamton, N.Y., assumes command of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) from Capt. Joey Tyn... More
Darby Elementary School students look at X-rays during
Darby Elementary School students look at X-rays during a tour of medical aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richa... More
150506-N-RU971-003 SASEBO, Japan (May 6, 2015) – Chief
150506-N-RU971-003 SASEBO, Japan (May 6, 2015) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Thomas Brown conducts a uniform inspection on Air Department Sailors in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious... More
150601-N-AY934-039 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2015) – Aviation
150601-N-AY934-039 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2015) – Aviation Ordinance Airman Erika Ham, from Stephenville, Texas, hauls in mooring line in preparation of the deployment of the forward-deployed amphibious assault... More
Interview aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
150606-N-DQ503-143 OKINAWA, Japan (June 6, 2015) – Representatives from “J-Ships," a Japanese military ship-enthusiast magazine, interviews Quarter Master 3rd Class James D. Branighan on the bridge of forward-d... More
150614-N-DQ503-063 EAST CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) –
150614-N-DQ503-063 EAST CHINA SEA (June 14, 2015) – Marines perform a static fast rope exercise off the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard... More
150630-N-DQ503-042 INDIAN OCEAN (June 30, 2015) – A
150630-N-DQ503-042 INDIAN OCEAN (June 30, 2015) – A Marine performs maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) onboard the forward-dep... More
50704-N-NP779-039 INDIAN OCEAN (July 4, 2015) – Capt.
50704-N-NP779-039 INDIAN OCEAN (July 4, 2015) – Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, cooks and serves hamburgers to the crew at a Fourth of Ju... More
150711-N-GZ638-256 INDIAN OCEAN (July 11, 2015) - An
150711-N-GZ638-256 INDIAN OCEAN (July 11, 2015) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of forward-deployed amph... More
150715-N-AY934-049 INDIAN OCEAN (July 15, 2015) – Sailors
150715-N-AY934-049 INDIAN OCEAN (July 15, 2015) – Sailors secure an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the forward-deploy... More
150718-N-DQ503-027 JOSEPH BONAPARTE GULF (July 18,
150718-N-DQ503-027 JOSEPH BONAPARTE GULF (July 18, 2015) – Machinist’s Mate Fireman Ashley Hill [left], from Springfield, Illinois, and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class David Atkins, from St. Charles, Michigan, pass ... More
150827-N-RU971-071 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2015) –
150827-N-RU971-071 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2015) – Marines, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), prepare gear for off-load in the hangar bay aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship US... More