170602-N-DL434-205 EAST CHINA SEA (June 2, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Matthew Titus, from St. Louis, directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gavin Shields/Released)

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