170626-N-NB544-097 CORAL SEA (June 26, 2017) Fast Rope Master Cpl. William Malloy (top), from Manila, Ark., gives instructions to Cpl. Johnathan Tillery, from Atlanta, as he fast ropes from an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 Reinforced, onto the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U

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170626-N-NB544-097 CORAL SEA (June 26, 2017) Fast Rope Master Cpl. William Malloy (top), from Manila, Ark., gives instructions to Cpl. Johnathan Tillery, from Atlanta, as he fast ropes from an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 Reinforced, onto the port aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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