170315-N-TH560-058 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) A military working dog (MWD) handler, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and his MWD disembark amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st MEU to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is

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170315-N-TH560-058 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) A military working dog (MWD) handler, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and his MWD disembark amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st MEU to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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