Quartermaster Seaman Kiel Smith, from Paterson, , uses a telescopic alidade to get true bearing from the forward lookout of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard's crew is currently making preparations to get underway and continue the ship's efforts in supporting the Chief of Naval Operations three tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward and Be Ready. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released) USS Bonhomme Richard operations 141210-N-LM312-015

---

Size: 1936px × 1291px
Photo credit: © PJF Military Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 6, armed, bonhomme, chief, conflict, forces, lhd, military, naval, operate, operations, quartermaster, richard, states, tenants, underway, united, war, warfighting