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A sailor assigned to forward-deployed amphibious transport

A sailor assigned to forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) puts a fresh coat of paint on a t-bit post aboard Denver. Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready G More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), paints a local school during a community relations project (COMREL) in Rio De Janeiro.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dec. 02, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), paints a local school during a community relations project ( More

A flight deck handler from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) spots a World War II-era N3N trainer Navy biplane at Naval Air Station North Island.

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A flight deck handler from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) spots a World War II-era N3N trainer Navy biplane at Naval Air Station North Island. The base is hos More

US Marine Corps (USMC) aviation crewmen unload medical supplies from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the White Knights of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), during vertical replenishment operations on the amphibious assault ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: CH-46 helo's on CVN-72 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Juan E. Dia More

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kristy Wright, a native of Woodsboro, Texas, checks figures on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Global Positioning System.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 27, 2007) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kristy Wright, a native of Woodsboro, Texas, checks figures on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Global Positioning System as a CH-46E Sea Knight takes More

A Parade of Ships led by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), pass under the Golden Gate Bridge while entering San Francisco Bay during San Francisco Fleet Week 2006.

San Francisco (Oct. 07, 2006) A Parade of Ships led by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), pass under the Golden Gate Bridge while entering San Francisco Bay during San Francisco Fleet Week 2006. More

The Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes Alcatraz Island while participating in the Parade of Ships, during San Francisco Fleet Week 2006.

San Francisco (Oct. 07, 2006) The Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes Alcatraz Island while participating in the Parade of Ships, during San Francisco Fleet Week 2006. Since 1981, San Fr More

Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6) being floated off at the Ingalls Shipyard at Pasagoula, Mississippi (MS)

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

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), San Diego, California

San Diego, California (Oct. 14, 1998) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sails off the coast of California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Ted Banks. File# 981014-N-3236B-003

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter prepares to liftoff from the flight deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) as an USMC CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter flies of the starboard side of the ship, during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ '99 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William W. Charanza, Usmc Release Status: Rele More

A US Navy (USN) plane director signals to US Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter as it prepares to lift off from the flight deck, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ 99 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William W. Charanza, Usmc Release Status: Relea More

US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter pilots prepares to lift off from the flight deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ 99 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William W. Charanza, Usmc Release Status: Relea More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 1ST Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment offload from a USMC CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Kernal Blitz '99 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William W. Charanza, Usmc Release Status: Rele More

A Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter pilot communicates with the grounds crew in preparation for flight operations aboard the Wasp Class USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD-6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

Six US Marine CH-53Es conduct a long range Helo raid, from the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, USS RICHARD and the USS ESSEX (both ships not shown), fly in with Southern Attack Force Marines to defend the airfield. The ship in the background appears to be the Converted Raleigh Class, Command Ship, USS LE SALLE (AGF-3). While minefield breach assault continues below, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

As part of an amphibious landing Marines Onboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) load into a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter ready to take them to their landing zone for an assault on an enemy target during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw/Aw) Tyler A. More

A Marine AH-1W Super Cobra lands on USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) after flying an escort mission protecting troop carrying helicopters to landing zones during fleet Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw/Aw) Tyler A. More

SECDEF visits USS Bonhomme Richard

Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, addresses the ships crew during a visit to the San Diego based amphibious assault ship. Secretary Rumsfeld is in San Diego visiting local Navy More

More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call.

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call atop the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship's Commandi More

18 point tie-down on one of the 19 AV-8B Harrier strike aircraft

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Lance Cpl. Adrian Martinez, of Las Vegas, Nev., performs an 18 point tie-down on one of the 19 AV-8B Harrier strike aircraft due to high winds and heavy seas. Bonhomme Richa More

An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The primary function of the AV-8B Harrier is to attack and destroy More

USS Bonhomme Richard - 13th MEU

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), tie lifting nets together for movement back to the Military Sealift Command Ship USNS C More

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tara Fernando from Laguna, NM, launches an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the "Scarfaces" of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron One Six Ni More

SECDEF visits USS Bonhomme Richard

Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld presents Capt. Stan DeGeus, Commanding Officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), with the 2001 Battle "E" award. Mr. R More

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations More

USS Bonhomme Richard - unrep, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Seaman Dennis Simmons leans back to keep the slack out of the phone and distance line during an underway replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command Ship USNS Conco More

Enduring Freedom, The Opening Chapter

Enduring Freedom, The Opening Chapter -- Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Brandy Sugden of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). They asked me what my job was and what it was like to be deployed halfway around the world in s More

Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard conduct a stern gate marriage with Landing Craft Utility 1680.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 04, 2011) Sailors assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conduct a stern gate marriage with Landing Craft Utility 1680. (U.S. Navy photo More

An AV-8B �Harrier� aircraft is launched from aboard USS BonHomme Richard (LHD 6)

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard , Jan.27, 2003 -- An AV-8B Harrier aircraft is launched from the ships flight deck. The mission of the "Harrier" is to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort h More

Sailor stands watch on a conflagration station overseeing the ship�s hangar bay

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jeremiah Keohuloa, from K'kai, Hawaii, stands watch on a conflagration station overseeing the ships hangar bay. Bonhomme Richard and Amphi More

AV-8B II jet lands on flight deck.

At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard An AV8-B Harrier II, light-attack jet assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) conducts training operations on the More

SECDEF visits USS Bonhomme Richard

Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, greets Chief Hull Technician (select) Keith Connor. Secretary Rumsfeld was aboard the Bonhomme Richard to present the ship with the 2001 Battl More

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Aristeo Orodio sits at the Spot 25 Radar Repeater.

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Operations Specialist 2nd Class Aristeo Orodio sits at the Spot 25 Radar Repeater. During his watch, Petty Officer Orodio gives coordinates of contacts to the Digital Dead Re More

More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call.

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines gather at a Commanding Officer's Call atop the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship's Commandi More

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Flight deck director, Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Thomas Sanchez from Fontana, CA, watches an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the "Scarfaces" of Helicopter Attack Lig More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Eleazar Valdivia from McMinnville, Ore., takes bearings of terrestrial objects to determine the ship's exact position

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Quartermaster 3rd Class Eleazar Valdivia from McMinnville, Ore., takes bearings of terrestrial objects to determine the ship's exact position as she steams through the San Die More

USS Bonhomme Richard - Vertrep, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard A pair of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to the Gunbearers of Helicopter Composite Support Squadron One One (HC-11) work in unison during a vertical replenishment at s More

LAV's (Light Armored Vehicles) are among the vehicles transportable from ship to shore aboard an LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) well deck

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard LAV's (Light Armored Vehicles) are among the vehicles transportable from ship to shore aboard an LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) well deck such as this one carried aboard USS More

Father of the U.S. Navy, John Paul Jones, is entombed at the U.S. Naval Academy and is guarded by Midshipman 24-hours a day, three hundred sixty five days a year.

Annapolis, Md. (May. 27, 2005) Father of the U.S. Navy, John Paul Jones, is entombed at the U.S. Naval Academy and is guarded by Midshipman 24-hours a day, three hundred sixty five days a year. Jones is forever More

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Opera More

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6).

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) deployed with the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) from he More

The Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

At sea with USS Bonhomme Richard , Jan.27, 2003 -- Aerial photo of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. Bonhomme Richard is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deployed in su More

An AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard , Feb. 3, 2003 -- Capt. Stan V. DeGeus, from Philadelphia, Pa., Commanding Officer of the amphibious assualt ship, watches an AV-8B "Harrier" hover within feet of the bridge w More

Lt. Cmdr. Matt Wells , Culinary Specialist 1st Class Emmanuel Torquido, and Machinist Mate Fireman Denis Lipatnikov make the first cut into a cake.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Matt Wells, left, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Emmanuel Torquido, and Machinist Mate Fireman Denis Lipatnikov make the first cut into a cake during a ceremony commemorat More

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) A More

Ordnancement load Laser Guided Bombs

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jamie Korba from Binghampton, NY, and Aviation Ordnanceman Michael Sammons from Amarillo, TX, roll a rack of Laser Guided Bomb Units across the More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bocchino, SENIOR Watch Commander, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEU), briefs marines onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bocchino (center), SENIOR Watch Commander, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEU), works on a situation report in the Landing Force Operations Center (LFOC) onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

Onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (AM1) Glen E. Cychosz (right), salutes US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel, during his PETTY Officer of the Watch (POOW), duties

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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mainville, G-3 CHIEF, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEU) briefs marines onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Bocchino (left), SENIOR Watch Commander, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEU), gives an in brief to marines, in the Landing Force Operations Center (LFOC) onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 bow on view of a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, as it enters the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, approached the well deck of the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (not shown) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Gilb More

A view onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001 as a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, approaches the well deck

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 bow on view of a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, as it enters the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) prepared for KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) level exercise that showcases the Marine Corps/Navy capability to perform an amphibious assault

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) Captain (CAPT) Matt Kucharski, a USN CH-46 Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter Pilot, assigned to 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), performs an inspection atop his aircraft, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (not shown) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Randy Thomas fires away from the 25mm cannon on the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Randy Thomas fires away from the 25mm cannon on the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, California Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN) personnel participate in a physical fitness run on the flight deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Captain (CAPT) Ed Jeep, a USN CH-46 Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter Pilot, assigned to 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), adds lubricant to the aircrafts fuel tank, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (not shown) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

Onboard USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) Hull Technician 3rd Class Russell Roemer makes the ordinary look interesting, as he welds screws to the deck of the ship's gym, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy Career Counseler 1ST Class Ebony Henry discusses the benefits of striking (entering a new job specialty) to Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuels AIRMAN Donald Woolridge during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bradley Shoaf checks for impurities in a fuel sample on USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Onboard USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD6) Hull Technician 3rd Class Russell Roemer makes the ordinary look interesting, as he welds screws to the deck of the ship's gym, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) D. W. Smith (foreground), Assistant Watch Commander, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), works on a laptop computer, inside the Operations Center, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Hospital Corpsman (HM) David Lewis, applies a knee brace to US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Gabriel Garcia, 1ST Force Reconnaissance Battalion, during a mass casualty drill aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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), gets assistance from USN Hospital Corpsman (HM) David Lewis, as they apply a knee brace to US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Gabriel Garcia, 1ST Force Reconnaissance Battalion, during a mass casualty drill aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 Reconnaissance Battalion, receives a diagnosis from US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Joseph Westropf, during a mass casualty drill aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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), gets assistance from USN Hospital Corpsman (HM) David Lewis, as they apply a knee brace to US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Gabriel Garcia, 1ST Force Reconnaissance Battalion, during a mass casualty drill aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Sergeant (SGT) John G. Vannucci, Platoon Sergeant, 1ST Marine Division Combat Camera, prepares photos for submission to the Joint Combat Camera Center (JCCC), onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Williams, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, prepares for operations, aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Mike Wyrick (left), 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, show a map of the landing zone, to a helicopter pilot, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 view showing the USS TIPPECANOE (T-A0 199) as it conducts underway replenishment (UNREP) with the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 Reconnaissance Company, adjust the chin straps on his flight helmet, prior to conducting helicopter casting operations, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) personnel assigned to the 1ST Force Reconnaissance Battalion, rest inside the crew quarters, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 view showing the mid-ship fuel pumping station onboard the USS TIPPECANOE (T-A0 199) as it conducts underway replenishment (UNREP) with the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Tippecanoe (T-A0 199) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Oper More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Davison (foreground), Scout Team Three, 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, walks towards the staging area aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), prior to conducting helicopter casting operations, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Major (MAJ) Blackson, Operations Officer, 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, sites through an AN/PVS-17 scope, mounted to a suppressed 5.56mm M4A1 carbine, onboard USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 US Navy (USN) aircraft handling officer uses signal lamp as he directs a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter landing onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) sailors give a safety briefing to US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, as they prepare for a mission, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) personnel assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare for a mission, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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 view inside the well deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001, showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-25) and High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) loaded aboard Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft

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 US Navy (USN) aircraft handling officer stands in the foreground as a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter landing onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) James Connelly, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 (MWSS-372) performs a final check on his gear, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Major General (MGEN) Charles Bolden (foreground right) receives a briefing from USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) J. J. Boccino, inside the Operations Center, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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) Major General (MGEN) Charles Bolden (right) and USMC Colonel (COL) Jensen, listen during a briefing inside the Operations Center, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Robert Pirie (right), is greeted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) James Battaglini, after arriving aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Robert Pirie (right), is escorted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) James Battaglini, after arriving aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

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

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Lamu, Kenya (Feb. 12, 2002) United States Sailors from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) distribute supplies donated from the United States in support of the humanitarian Project H More

Pearl Harbor marriage proposal, San Diego, California

Pearl Harbor, HI (Jun. 07, 2002) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Diego Gamboa from San Diego, CA, proposes to fiance Seaman Renee Sanchez from Witchita Falls, KS, on the pier in front of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Sa More

Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) �man the rails� as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) man the rails as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. Bonhomme Rich More

Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) �man the rails� as the amphibious assault ship heads to

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) man the rails as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. Bonhomme Rich More

Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) �man the rails� as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) man the rails as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. Bonhomme Rich More

The amphibious assault ship passes under the Coronado bridge as she makes her way out of the San Diego Bay

San Diego, Ca. (Jan. 17, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS BonHomme Richard (LHD 6)passes under the Coronado bridge as she makes her way out of the San Diego Bay. The BonHomme Richard and Amphibious Task Fo More

A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after supporting Marine ground combat operations in southern Iraq. B More

A Marine AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) A Marine AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to support Marine ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Bonhomme Richar More

A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after supporting Marine ground combat operations in southern Iraq. B More

A Marine AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) A Marine AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to support Marine-ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Bonhomme Richar More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kyle Vernon and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brad Morgan discuss AV-8B Harrier flight operations in between launches aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kyle Vernon and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brad Morgan discuss AV-8B Harrier flight operations in between launches aboard the amphibious More