170917-N-DC385-461 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tiffanie Allender, from Joplin, Mo., signals to the pilot of an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the squadron’s disembarkation from the ship. The disembarkation signals the end of the squadron’s final deployment with BHR as the ship is scheduled to turn over duties with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in winter 2018. Bonhomme Richard
170917-N-DC385-461 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tiffanie Allender, from Joplin, Mo., signals to the pilot of an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the squadron’s disembarkation from the ship. The disembarkation signals the end of the squadron’s final deployment with BHR as the ship is scheduled to turn over duties with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in winter 2018. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 Seaman Cosmo Walrath/Released)
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