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 Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a certification exercise (CERTEX). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is supporting a certification exercise (CERTEX) that will evaluate the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on crisis response operatio
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 Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of a certification exercise (CERTEX). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is supporting a certification exercise (CERTEX) that will evaluate the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX, taking place off the coast of and within Australia’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area, will test the MEU’s ability to conduct all of its core missions such as stability operations, non-combatant evacuation and disaster relief. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron McCulloch/Released)
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