PACIFIC OCEAN (February 7, 2016) - Gunner’s Mate 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (February 7, 2016) - Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Christian Weinrick, from Salem, Conn., loads rounds into a .50-caliber machine gun at gun mount 51 during a gun exercise aboard amphibious assault ship... More
170223-N-RU971-064 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt.
170223-N-RU971-064 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt. j.g. Ray Norris, assistant first lieutenant of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), explains well deck operations to Republic of Korea Navy ... More
170223-N-RU971-008 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Culinary
170223-N-RU971-008 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Culinary Specialists aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) baked a cake to celebrate the 222nd Supply Corps birthday. Bonhomme Richard, for... More
170315-N-RU971-243 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-243 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nick Otteraaen, from Oak Harbor, Wash., gives stretcher bearer training to Sailors and Marines in the hangar bay aboa... More
170315-N-RU971-013 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-013 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jessica Martinez, front, from Dentin, Texas, passes Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Meredith Newton, from Salisbu... More
170325-N-RU971-304 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan
170325-N-RU971-304 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan university students observe flight operations from vulture’s row during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Ri... More
170325-N-RU971-042 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Capt.
170325-N-RU971-042 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Capt. Jeffery Ward, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), greets Okinawan university students prior to a tour of the s... More
170406-N-RU971-197 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-RU971-197 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load gear into a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) during an offload from the amph... More
170420-N-RU971-227 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Capt.
170420-N-RU971-227 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), addresses the attendees of a change of command ceremony in t... More
170425-N-RU971-048 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Culinary
170425-N-RU971-048 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Avion Gardner, from Monticello, Ark., speaks during operational stress control training in the ship’s classroom amphibious assault... More
170425-N-RU971-002 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Matt
170425-N-RU971-002 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Matt Tessitor, operational stress control training facilitator with the 21st Century Sailor office speaks with Sailors in the ship’s classroom on board amphibio... More
170427-N-RU971-121 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2017) Japanese
170427-N-RU971-121 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2017) Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) senior leadership cross the brow of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) before taking part in familiariz... More
170502-N-RU971-057 SASEBO, Japan (May 2, 2017) Sailors,
170502-N-RU971-057 SASEBO, Japan (May 2, 2017) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), participate in a 1.5-mile run during a physical readiness test (PRT) in Nimitz Park.... More
170510-N-RU971-003 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2017) Chief
170510-N-RU971-003 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2017) Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Stemper, from Milwaukie, Wis., assigned to Afloat Training Group (ATG) Western Pacific, instructs members of the Ship’s Self Defense Forc... More
170601-N-RU971-011 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Tugboats
170601-N-RU971-011 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) out to sea as the ship departs Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, ope... More
170601-N-RU971-011 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Tugboats
170601-N-RU971-011 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) out to sea as the ship departs Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, ope... More
170605-N-RU971-027 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 5, 2017)
170605-N-RU971-027 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 5, 2017) Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship arrives to White Beach Naval Facility to embark Marines of the 31st Mar... More
170616-N-RU971-023 PHILIPPINE SEA, (June 16, 2017)
170616-N-RU971-023 PHILIPPINE SEA, (June 16, 2017) Sailors move supplies onto a vertical conveyor during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard... More
170706-N-RU971-0599 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Sailors,
170706-N-RU971-0599 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, (LHD 6) and Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move supplies in th... More
170706-N-RU971-0071 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Gunner’s
170706-N-RU971-0071 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Robert Littlejohn, from Winton Salem, N.C., fires a messenger line to the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock... More
170708-N-RU971-0281 CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) Landing
170708-N-RU971-0281 CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during T... More
170711-N-RU971-042 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2017) Machinery
170711-N-RU971-042 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2017) Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Adrian Lujan, from Odessa, Texas, dons fire-fighting boots during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonho... More
170712-N-RU971-006 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) Combat
170712-N-RU971-006 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) Combat Cargo Marines load a C2 MRZR internally transportable vehicle (ITV) into a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadro... More
170712-N-RU971-207 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) A CH-53E
170712-N-RU971-207 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assau... More
170714-N-RU971-018 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Aircrew
170714-N-RU971-018 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Christopher Charles, from Palm Beach, Fla., applies a bandage to the simulated injury of Operations Specialist 2nd Class Neysa J... 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
170723-N-RU971-030 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Capt.
170723-N-RU971-030 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Capt. George Doyon, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11, greets Australian Army Brigadier Christopher Field, commander, 3rd Brigade, upon his arrival aboard the amphib... More
170724-N-RU971-021 CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) Quartermaster
170724-N-RU971-021 CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Kaion Abrahams, from Bronx, N.Y., reviews buoys and beacons in The American Practical Navigator, Bowditch, on the bridge of the amphibious as... More
170727-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Machinist’s
170727-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (July 27, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Alexaray Derby, from Miami, establishes communications with the ship’s bridge from aft steering during a loss of steering drill aboard the... More
170803-N-RU971-014 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Seaman
170803-N-RU971-014 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Seaman Raymond Aleman, from Dallas, Texas, spoils up the messenger line in a replenishment-at-sea station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD... More
170804-N-RU971-031 CORAL SEA (Aug. 4, 2017) Aviation
170804-N-RU971-031 CORAL SEA (Aug. 4, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kyle Massey (front), from Charlotte, N.C., Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Brennan Gasparovic (middle), from San Diego, and Aviat... More
170812-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (Aug. 12, 2017) Lt. Daniel
170812-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (Aug. 12, 2017) Lt. Daniel Kim (right), from New York, assigned to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, examines Lt. Col. David Steele, from Tampa, Fla., assigned to Expeditionary Operation... More
170817-N-RU971-170 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Fireman
170817-N-RU971-170 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Fireman Robert Wade, From Fresno, Calif., dons fire protective garments during a boiler white smoke drill in the forward main machinery room of the amphibious assaul... More
170817-N-RU971-040 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s
170817-N-RU971-040 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Xavier Sanchez, from New York, closes the feed water stop-check valve during a loss-of-main-feed-control drill in the aft main machinery r... More
170818-N-RU971-514 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Marines,
170818-N-RU971-514 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM)... More
170818-N-RU971-238 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Aviation
170818-N-RU971-238 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tiffanie Allenderriley, from Joplin, Mo., signals to land a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine... More
170822-N-RU971-294 CORAL SEA (August 22, 2017) Air
170822-N-RU971-294 CORAL SEA (August 22, 2017) Air department Sailors salute the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, before it takes off from the flight dec... More
170824-N-RU971-157 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Quartermaster
170824-N-RU971-157 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
170824-N-RU971-205 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Interior
170824-N-RU971-205 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Charles Tillerson (left), from Detroit, and Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Daniel Charest, from Seekon... More
170828-N-RU971-057 MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 28, 2017)
170828-N-RU971-057 MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 28, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) approaches the city of Melbourne. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionar... More
170907-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors
170907-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors participate in the Navywide E-6 advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of... More
170914-N-RU971-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017)
170914-N-RU971-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017) Sailors participate in the Navywide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flags... More
170915-N-RU971-112 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017)
170915-N-RU971-112 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), presents Col. Tye Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st... More
170915-N-RU971-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017)
170915-N-RU971-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017) Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Sailors and Marines during a “blue-green” all-hands call on the fli... More
170925-N-RU971-145 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2017)
170925-N-RU971-145 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious as... More
171107-N-RU971-075 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 7, 2017) Sailors
171107-N-RU971-075 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) respond to simulated protesters during an anti-terrorism force protection drill. Bonh... More
171123-N-RU971-063 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 24, 2017) Senior
171123-N-RU971-063 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 24, 2017) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Emerson Macadaan, from Zambales, Philippines, is served a Thanksgiving meal by Lt. Cmdr. Tammy Shipman, from Temecula, Calif., ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (February 7, 2016) - Aviation Ordnanceman
PACIFIC OCEAN (February 7, 2016) - Aviation Ordnanceman Airman David Salcido, from Bakersfield, Calif., fires a .50-caliber machine gun at gun mount 51 during a gun exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS B... More
170223-N-RU971-020 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Cmdr.
170223-N-RU971-020 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Cmdr. George Clark, supply officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), speaks to supply department personnel during a 222nd Supply Corps Bir... More
170223-N-RU971-079 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt.
170223-N-RU971-079 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt. j.g. Ray Norris, assistant first lieutenant of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), explains well deck operations to Republic of Korea Navy ... More
170315-N-RU971-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jessica Martinez, back, from Dentin, Texas, passes Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Meredith Newton, from Salisbur... More
170315-N-RU971-315 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-315 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joseph Walker, right, from Dayton, Ohio, trains Cpl. Joseph Michaels, from Seattle, Wash., on the proper procedure to... More
170325-N-RU971-065 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Lt.
170325-N-RU971-065 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Lt. Reed Smith, a hangar deck officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), gives Okinawan university students a tour of the mess dec... More
170325-N-RU971-326 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan
170325-N-RU971-326 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan university students observe flight operations from vulture’s row during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Ri... More
170406-N-RU971-207 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-RU971-207 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load gear into a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) during an offload from the amph... More
170420-N-RU971-343 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Capt.
170420-N-RU971-343 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), addresses the attendees of a change of command ceremony in... More
170425-N-RU971-006 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Logistics
170425-N-RU971-006 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Aric Mullins, from Mishawaka, Ind., fills out a pre-course assessment during operational stress control training in the ship’s cl... More
170425-N-RU971-071 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Matt
170425-N-RU971-071 SASEBO, Japan (April 25, 2017) Matt Tessitor, operational stress control training facilitator with the 21st Century Sailor office speaks with Sailors in the ship’s class room on board amphibi... More
170427-N-RU971-205 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2017) U.S.
170427-N-RU971-205 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2017) U.S. Sailors and Marines discuss well deck operations with Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) senior members in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
170502-N-RU971-100 SASEBO, Japan (May 2, 2017) Intelligence
170502-N-RU971-100 SASEBO, Japan (May 2, 2017) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Date, from Tucson, Ariz., an assistant command fitness leader for the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6... More
170510-N-RU971-013 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2017) Chief
170510-N-RU971-013 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2017) Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Stemper, from Milwaukie, Wis., assigned to Afloat Training Group (ATG) Western Pacific, instructs members of the Ship’s Self Defense Forc... 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
170601-N-RU971-016 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Air
170601-N-RU971-016 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2017) Air department Sailors lower safety nets on the port aircraft elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is on a r... More
170605-N-RU971-069 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 5, 2017)
170605-N-RU971-069 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (June 5, 2017) Airman Stephon Smith, from Dallas, (front) and Airman Tyler Forester, from Blair, Okla., await the call to shift colors during sea and anchor detail aboard... More
170616-N-RU971-043 PHILIPPINE SEA, (June 16, 2017)
170616-N-RU971-043 PHILIPPINE SEA, (June 16, 2017) Sailors and Marines work together to store 400 pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD ... More
170706-N-RU971-0755 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines,
170706-N-RU971-0755 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transport supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) durin... More
170706-N-RU971-0202 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) An AS-332
170706-N-RU971-0202 CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter refuels while another transports cargo to the fight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a repleni... More
170708-N-RU971-0307 CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) Landing
170708-N-RU971-0307 CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during T... More
170711-N-RU971-117 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2017) Machinery
170711-N-RU971-117 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2017) Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Adrian Lujan (left), from Odessa, Texas, and Damage Controlman Fireman Maksim Gergalo, from Tacoma, Wash., combat a simulated fire in t... More
170712-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) Combat
170712-N-RU971-010 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) Combat Cargo Marines load a C2 MRZR internally transportable vehicle (ITV) into a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadro... More
170712-N-RU971-213 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) A CH-53E
170712-N-RU971-213 CORAL SEA (July 12, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assau... More
170714-N-RU971-026 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Aircrew
170714-N-RU971-026 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Christopher Charles (right), from Palm Beach, Fla., applies a bandage to the simulated injury of Operations Specialist 2nd Class... 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.
170723-N-RU971-033 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Capt.
170723-N-RU971-033 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6 greets Australian Army Brigadier Christopher Field, commander, 3r... More
170724-N-RU971-024 CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) Quartermaster
170724-N-RU971-024 CORAL SEA (July 24, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Kaion Abrahams, from Bronx, N.Y., and Quartermaster 3rd Class Jake Bigornia, from Joshua Tree, Calif., review buoys and beacons in The Americ... 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
170803-N-RU971-038 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Boatswain’s
170803-N-RU971-038 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jaalen Adkins, from Dallas, Texas, attaches the span wire to the probe receiver in a replenishment-at-sea station aboard the amphibious assaul... More
170804-N-RU971-055 CORAL SEA (Aug. 4, 2017) Aviation
170804-N-RU971-055 CORAL SEA (Aug. 4, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Fernan Rudi Del Donno, from Makati, Philippines, instructs Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kyle Massey, from Charlotte, N.C., on proper fir... More
170812-N-RU971-021 CORAL SEA (Aug. 12, 2017) Boatswain’s
170812-N-RU971-021 CORAL SEA (Aug. 12, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Cole (left), from Honolulu, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Damon Sweeney, from Willoughby, Ohio, demonstrate the functions of a l... More
170817-N-RU971-096 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s
170817-N-RU971-096 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Cody Brown, from Akron, Ohio, inspects a burner barrel before a boiler white smoke drill in the forward main machinery room of the amphibi... More
170817-N-RU971-269 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s
170817-N-RU971-269 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class John Pope, from Columbia, S.C., removes a burner barrel during a boiler white smoke drill in the forward main machinery room of the amphib... More
170818-N-RU971-522 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Marines,
170818-N-RU971-522 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM)... More
170818-N-RU971-272 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Aviation
170818-N-RU971-272 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tiffanie Allenderriley, from Joplin, Mo., signals to land a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine... 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
170824-N-RU971-213 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Interior
170824-N-RU971-213 CORAL SEA (August 24, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Charles Tillerson, from Detroit, performs maintenance on a hydrazine salinity cell alarm in the aft main machinery ro... More
170828-N-RU971-193 MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 28, 2017)
170828-N-RU971-193 MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 28, 2017) Airman Curtis Bishop (left), from Reno, Nev., and Airman Apprentice Seth Campbell, from Pallas, Ga., raise the Navy Jack aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
170907-N-RU971-012 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors
170907-N-RU971-012 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors participate in the Navywide E-6 advancement exam on the mess decks of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of... More
170914-N-RU971-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017)
170914-N-RU971-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Daniel Charest from Seekonk, Mass., participates in the Navywide E-5 advancement exam on the mess decks of the am... More
170915-N-RU971-045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017)
170915-N-RU971-045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017) Col. Tye Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Sailors and Marines during a “blue-green” all-hands call on the fli... More
170915-N-RU971-117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017)
170915-N-RU971-117 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2017) Lance Cpl. Hunter Wallace, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a song inspired by life aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhom... More
170925-N-RU971-191 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2017)
170925-N-RU971-191 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious as... More
171107-N-RU971-097 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 7, 2017) Senior
171107-N-RU971-097 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 7, 2017) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Matthew Muravez, center, from Hollywood, Calif., instructs Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Colby Roessling, left, from Bilox... More
171123-N-RU971-076 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 24, 2017) Cmdr.
171123-N-RU971-076 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 24, 2017) Cmdr. Rich LeBron, executive officer, serves Sailors a Thanksgiving meal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forwa... More
170223-N-RU971-068 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Culinary
170223-N-RU971-068 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Edward Orsak, (right), from Cuero, Texas, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Dustin Martin, (center), from Texarkana, Ark., serves ... More
170223-N-RU971-052 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt.
170223-N-RU971-052 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 23, 2017) Lt. j.g. Ray Norris, assistant first lieutenant of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), explains well deck operations to Republic of Korea Navy ... More
170315-N-RU971-158 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-158 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
170315-N-RU971-325 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017)
170315-N-RU971-325 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Cpl. Jason Gutierrez, from Johnson City, Tenn., helps Lance Cpl. Jacob Rigsby, from Chattanooga, Tenn., don fire-fighting equipment during damage control train... More
170325-N-RU971-341 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan
170325-N-RU971-341 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Okinawan university students observe flight operations from vulture’s row during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Ri... More
170325-N-RU971-183 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017)
170325-N-RU971-183 SASEBO, Japan (March 25, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Andres Chavez, from Chicago, gives Okinawan university students a tour of the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhom... More
170406-N-RU971-264 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-RU971-264 WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (April 6, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load gear into a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) during an offload from the amph... More