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
170320-N-TH560-451 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017)
170320-N-TH560-451 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Terriokki Sirmans, from Douglas, Ga., directs forklift driver, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Payton Campbell, fro... More
170814-N-DC385-495 CORAL SEA (Aug. 14, 2017) Marines,
170814-N-DC385-495 CORAL SEA (Aug. 14, 2017) Marines, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, assist the bridge crane movement of an AV-8B Harrier engine in the hangar bay of the amphibio... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Ernesto Pobre
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Ernesto Pobre cuts sheet metal in the Engine Shop aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bo... More
161208-N-XK809-097 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2016) Capt.
161208-N-XK809-097 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) describes flight operations to officers from the Japan Self-Defens... More
170302-N-WF272-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2017) An
170302-N-WF272-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard ... More
171225-N-DC385-004 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 25, 2017) Capt.
171225-N-DC385-004 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 25, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), greets a Sailor in the ship’s mess deck during a Christmas ... More
170319-N-TH560-988 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 19, 2017)
170319-N-TH560-988 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 19, 2017) Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF) of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), navigate a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) in... More
170406-N-WF272-151 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-WF272-151 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Quartermaster Seaman Daija Anderson, from Houston, paints an “E” on the superstructure of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to sign... More
170313-N-TH560-044 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2017)
170313-N-TH560-044 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Austin Hoffman, left, from McBee, S.C., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Cpl. Knickola Anay... More
Sailors participate in a command-wide urinalysis aboard
Sailors participate in a command-wide urinalysis aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard Aug. 11. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only for... More
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Mitchell,
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Mitchell, left, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Port Operations, helps civilian contractors board a boat at the stern gate of the amphibious assault s... More
170703-N-NB544-015 SYDNEY (July 3, 2017) Sailors heave
170703-N-NB544-015 SYDNEY (July 3, 2017) Sailors heave mooring lines on the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship departs Sydney following a four-day port visit and pre... More
170714-N-RU971-120 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Lt. j.g.
170714-N-RU971-120 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Lt. j.g. Carl Ted Blanco, from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., plots information on a repair locker damage control plate during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious... More
170204-N-WF272-092 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) U.S.
170204-N-WF272-092 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Craig Schaffner rests his eyes during refueling of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, aboard a... More
160516-N-TH560-079 SASEBO, Japan (May 16, 2016) –Airman
160516-N-TH560-079 SASEBO, Japan (May 16, 2016) –Airman Alexander Nin, from Bronx, N.Y., performs maintenance in the messdecks aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is t... More
170920-N-DC385-032 OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 20, 2017)
170920-N-DC385-032 OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 20, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Laurel Foster, left, from Gaithersburg, Md., prepares to draw blood from Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Date, from Tucs... More
171205-N-NB544-030 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors,
171205-N-NB544-030 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 5, 2017) Sailors, selected for advancement to the next pay grade, stand in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LH... More
170928-N-IO414-108 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 28, 2017) Vice
170928-N-IO414-108 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 28, 2017) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, salutes sideboys as he arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for a tour. S... More
170925-N-RD713-432 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 25, 2017) Vice
170925-N-RD713-432 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 25, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander of Naval Surface Forces, U. S. Pacific Fleet, addresses Sailors during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibious ass... More
161002-N-WF272-435 HONG KONG (Oct. 2, 2016) Deck department
161002-N-WF272-435 HONG KONG (Oct. 2, 2016) Deck department Sailors tighten the chain of a housing stopper during sea and anchor detail aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Rich... More
161129-N-TH560-121 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 29, 2016) Cmdr.
161129-N-TH560-121 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 29, 2016) Cmdr. Jason Stumpf (right), air boss of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), describes Bonhomme Richard’s flight deck capabilities to Chief of C... More
170731-N-NB544-154 BRISBANE, Australia (July 31, 2017)
170731-N-NB544-154 BRISBANE, Australia (July 31, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Morgan Samuel (far left), from Baltimore, demonstrates signals used to guide landing craft air cushions (LCAC), assigned to Nava... More
170610-N-NB544-050 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2017)
170610-N-NB544-050 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Gregory Barrocas tracks a Mark 58 Hawker Hunter subsonic jet aircraft from a close-in weapons system station during a detect-to-engag... More
60806-N-XK809-027 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 7, 2016) Airman
60806-N-XK809-027 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 7, 2016) Airman Adrian Arintok, from Chesapeake, Virginia, samples JP-5 fuel during an Aviation Facilities Certification (AVCERT) inspection aboard amphibious assault ship... More
USS Bonhomme Richard activity
Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Maria Quinlan, right, speaks to Rear Adm. Hugh D. Wetherald, commander of Amphibious Forces 7th Fleet, during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonho... More
170204-N-WF272-003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) Aviation
170204-N-WF272-003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Alson Alfred, from Brooklyn, N.Y., signals to an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron ... More
170227-N-XT039-024 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 27, 2017) Airman
170227-N-XT039-024 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 27, 2017) Airman Tyler Forster, right, from Blair, Okla., serves Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Date, from Tucson Ariz., during the evening meal aboard amphibi... More
170228-N-WF272-009 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017)
170228-N-WF272-009 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ismael Jordan, from Glennville, Ga., briefs Sailors prior to a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme... More
170710-N-DL434-174 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious
170710-N-DL434-174 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and the... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prepare to man the rails as the ship arrives in Japan for a hull swap with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).
Sailors participate in the Navy-wide petty officer
Sailors participate in the Navy-wide petty officer first class exam on the mess deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the contin... More
170130-N-XT039-109 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) Landing
170130-N-XT039-109 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the ship's departu... More
170228-N-WF272-295 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) An
170228-N-WF272-295 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) between the Henry J. Kaiser-class repleni... More
170304-N-WF272-320 OKINAWA, Japan (March 4, 2017) Sailors
170304-N-WF272-320 OKINAWA, Japan (March 4, 2017) Sailors and Marines load a landing craft air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, during onload operations at White Beach Naval Facility, as am... More
170601-N-RU971-125 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) The
170601-N-RU971-125 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) The brow of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is removed during sea and anchor detail. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating i... More
170719-N-NB544-028 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2017) A Royal
170719-N-NB544-028 CORAL SEA (July 19, 2017) A Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 Taipan helicopter prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisma... More
170727-N-RU971-043 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Logistics
170727-N-RU971-043 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Logistics Specialist Seaman Carl Brandon, from Groton, Conn., mans the trickwheel in aft steering during a loss of steering drill aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
170911-N-DC385-040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2017)
170911-N-DC385-040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
170410-N-WF272-440 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-WF272-440 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2017) Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), observes a fly over conducted by MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter... More
170720-N-DL434-111 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) Royal
170720-N-DL434-111 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) Royal Australian Navy Boatswain’s Mate Able Seaman Guss Buthmann (left) and U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Earnest Hagewood, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
170310-N-WF272-117 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017)
170310-N-WF272-117 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Kyrstin Stratton, from San Diego, re-spots an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (V... More
170822-N-RU971-717 CORAL SEA (August 22, 2017) Air
170822-N-RU971-717 CORAL SEA (August 22, 2017) Air department Sailors fight a simulated aircraft fire in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of... More
160826-N-WF272-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) Cmdr.
160826-N-WF272-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) Cmdr. Curtis Price, command chaplain of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), speaks to Sailors during an interactive Suicide Awareness and Prev... More
160822-N-WF272-077 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2016) Aviation
160822-N-WF272-077 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eliser Paclob, from Waipahu, Hawaii, trains Airman Maliki Pratt (left), from Evanston, Ill., in aircraft signalli... More
180104-N-XT039-023 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 4, 2018) Third
180104-N-XT039-023 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 4, 2018) Third Officer Richard Llewellyn, right, operations and navigation officer aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fast fleet tanker RFA Tidesurge (A138), discusses brid... More
161013-N-WF272-396 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016)
161013-N-WF272-396 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) operates in the South China Sea as part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The Bonhomme Ri... More
160811-N-WF272-024 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Damage
160811-N-WF272-024 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Damage Controlman Fireman Cody Haas, from Appleton, Wis., helps Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax, from Tampa, Fla., don firefighting eq... More
161122-N-AY934-033 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 22, 2016) Lt.
161122-N-AY934-033 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 22, 2016) Lt. Katherine Shepherd, the safety officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), conducts vehicle safety training at the Commander, Fleet ... More
170208-N-TH560-159 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Ship’s
170208-N-TH560-159 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Harrison Angerman, from Pasadena, Calif., provides cover during an active shooter drill as part of security reaction force training aboar... More
161206-N-XK809-041 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2016) Petty
161206-N-XK809-041 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class David Sacdal, from San Francisco, Calif. assists Petty Officer 3rd Class Laniece Watters, from Columbus, Ohio, don joint service lightweig... More
170723-N-NB544-291 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) A UH-1Y
170723-N-NB544-291 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) A UH-1Y Huey, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight d... More
170621-N-DL434-047 SOLOMON SEA (June 21, 2017) Sailors
170621-N-DL434-047 SOLOMON SEA (June 21, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participate in a mass casualty drill. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Ex... More
170307-N-WF272-076 OKINAWA, Japan (March 7, 2017) Marines,
170307-N-WF272-076 OKINAWA, Japan (March 7, 2017) Marines, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a personnel onload. Bonhomme Richa... More
170628-N-RU971-060 CORAL SEA (June 28, 2017) Marine
170628-N-RU971-060 CORAL SEA (June 28, 2017) Marine Capt. Valerie Cranmer, from Spring Field, Va., speaks during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month celebration on the mess decks aboard ... More
160828-N-TH560-111 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 28, 2016) Aviation
160828-N-TH560-111 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 28, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Elijah McKee (left), from Wash., D.C., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Randy Elpidio, from San Diego, remove clamps fr... More
170119-N-TH560-008 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2017) Sailors
170119-N-TH560-008 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2017) Sailors participate in the Navywide E-7 advancement exam aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Saseb... More
170203-N-WF272-225 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017)
170203-N-WF272-225 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017) Engineering department conducts mobility engineering training in preparations for certifications aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bo... More
170710-N-NB544-245 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The Arleigh
170710-N-NB544-245 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) transits alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-A... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is relieving USS Essex (LHD 2).
Lt. Luke Dundon, chaplain, from Chantilly, Va., stationed
Lt. Luke Dundon, chaplain, from Chantilly, Va., stationed aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), conducts a mass for the crew of Bonhomme Richard. Bonhomme Richard’s c... More
170228-N-XK809-510 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) An
170228-N-XK809-510 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, powers down on the fight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) f... More
170712-N-RU971-001 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) The amphibious
170712-N-RU971-001 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts a vertical assault exercise during Talisman Saber 17.
150415-N-RU971-039 SASEBO, Japan (April 15, 2015) –
150415-N-RU971-039 SASEBO, Japan (April 15, 2015) – An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, warms up its engines on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious ... More
160720-N-XK809-090 SASEBO, Japan (July 20, 2016) -
160720-N-XK809-090 SASEBO, Japan (July 20, 2016) - Aviation Electronics Technician Senior Chief Nathan Montes and Intelligence Specialist Chief James Northway demonstrate riffle tossing in the hangar bay of amp... More
170315-N-RU971-180 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-180 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Joshua Ellis, from Ellicott, Md., gives damage control training to Sailors and Marines in the hangar bay aboard amphi... More
170325-N-RU971-252 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Lt.
170325-N-RU971-252 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Lt. Reed Smith, a hangar deck officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), describes flight deck operations to Okinawan university s... More
170727-N-RU971-049 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Boatswain’s
170727-N-RU971-049 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dominic Mando, from North Brunswick, N.J., explains how to engage the trickwheel in aft steering during a loss of steering drill aboard th... More
170919-N-RD713-033 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Sept. 19,
170919-N-RD713-033 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Sept. 19, 2017) Seaman Trevor Martin, from Rosharon, Texas, heaves a mooring line on the fantail as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives to W... More
Sailors from the weapons department fire a 25 mm machine
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
171221-N-NB544-015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 21, 2017) Sailors
171221-N-NB544-015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 21, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) greet children during a community service project at Emukae Kindergarten. Bonhomme ... More
161130-N-AY934-067 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 30, 2016) Petty
161130-N-AY934-067 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 30, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class David Sacdal, from San Francisco, Calif., dons an MCU-2P gas mask during a chemical, biological, radiological drill aboard amphibious ass... More
160811-N-WF272-132 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Sailors
160811-N-WF272-132 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 11, 2016) Sailors transport Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Patrick Allen, native of Cincinnati, Ohio, during a mass casualty drill aboard amphibious assault sh... More
160913-N-WF272-051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2016)
160913-N-WF272-051 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2016) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Rich... More
170320-N-TH560-240 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017)
170320-N-TH560-240 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2017) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter assigned to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) transports supplies to the amphibious assa... More
160806-N-WF272-158 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 6, 2016) Logistics
160806-N-WF272-158 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 6, 2016) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Saskia France, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), stands phone talker watch as the ship departs Sase... More
160929-N-AY934-099 HONG KONG (Sept. 29, 2016) Sailors
160929-N-AY934-099 HONG KONG (Sept. 29, 2016) Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) play basketball with students from Hong Kong International School during a community relation vis... More
170113-N-TH560-306 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 13, 2017) Sailors
170113-N-TH560-306 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 13, 2017) Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) conduct an anchor drop test. Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is forward-depl... More
160806-N-WF272-139 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 6, 2016) A Japanese
160806-N-WF272-139 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 6, 2016) A Japanese tugboat pulls amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) from the pier as the ship departs Sasebo, Japan for its fall patrol. Bonhomme Richar... More
170227-N-WF272-151 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 27, 2017) Aviation
170227-N-WF272-151 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman E'n Dix, from Salisbury, Md., carries a JP-5 fuel hose for inspection on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS B... More
USS Bonhomme Richard operations
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Darin Hobson hangs the American flag in the hangar bay aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship... More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ceeaira N. Clark, (from
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ceeaira N. Clark, (from Lorain, Ohio) assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), adjusts the air pressure on a self-contained breathing ap... More
170131-N-XK809-116 WATERS TO THE EAST OF JAPAN (Jan.
170131-N-XK809-116 WATERS TO THE EAST OF JAPAN (Jan. 31, 2017) Electrician's Mates remove covers from switchboards to conduct heat checks in the aft main machinery room of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme R... More
170312-N-WF272-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017)
170312-N-WF272-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2017) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Francisco Ceja, left, from Richmond, Calif., and Chief Electrician's Mate Irineo Purificacion, from Lyons, Ga., inspect a burner bar... More
170406-N-WF272-135 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-WF272-135 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Quartermasters stencil an “E” on the superstructure of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to signify the command’s 2017 Battle Effec... More
170715-N-RU971-1344 SHOALWATER BAY (July 15, 2017)
170715-N-RU971-1344 SHOALWATER BAY (July 15, 2017) A Landing craft air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approach the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in sup... More
Sailors await to moor Wasp-class amphibious assault
Sailors await to moor Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to the pier during its return to Fleet Activities Sasebo. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibiou... More
170228-N-TH560-043 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) Amphibious
170228-N-TH560-043 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) conduct a fueling at sea. Bonhomme ... More
170317-N-NB544-010 EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2017)
170317-N-NB544-010 EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Trey Mallet, from Erath, La., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, performs a routine inspection on an M... More
170824-N-RU971-159 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Quartermaster
170824-N-RU971-159 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Tanner Kilgore, from Morristown, Tenn., hoists signal flags aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior a repleni... More
150429-N-RU971-054 SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2015) –
150429-N-RU971-054 SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2015) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class David Hough, from Fort Collins, Colo., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Justin Mattox, from Los Angeles, discuss or... More
170406-N-XT039-110 OKINAWA, Japan (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-XT039-110 OKINAWA, Japan (April 6, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tajh Parkins, front, from Louisville, Ky., assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) port operations, and Logistics Spec... More
170618-N-DL434-178 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2017) Lt.
170618-N-DL434-178 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. John Kadz, from Reno, Nev., participates in a Father’s Day Fun Run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bon... More
170119-N-WF272-550 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2017 Sailors,
170119-N-WF272-550 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 19, 2017 Sailors, stationed in Sasebo, Japan, simulate on-water parachute landing during search and rescue training at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Fleet Fitness... More
180215-N-DC385-110 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 15, 2018)
180215-N-DC385-110 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 15, 2018) Lt. j.g. John Paul Mulligan escorts Thai media personnel and describes the surface warfare capabilities of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (... More
180204-N-XK809-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) A
180204-N-XK809-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Wolfpack" of Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault s... More
160918-N-WF272-016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2016)
160918-N-WF272-016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) launches a BQM-74E target drone during Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). V... More
170314-N-NB544-145 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2017)
170314-N-NB544-145 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Alexandria Ricalde loads Mark 244 20 mm rounds into a Close-In Weapons System during an ammo upload exercise aboard the amphibious a... More
170918-N-DC385-252 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2017)
170918-N-DC385-252 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) recover Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) on a co... More
170620-N-NB544-014 SOLOMON SEA (June 20, 2017) Logistics
170620-N-NB544-014 SOLOMON SEA (June 20, 2017) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Dustin Martin, from Texarkana, Ark., hangs a sign on a valve during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ... More