180204-N-XK809-140 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Faith Phillips, from Valley Center, Kan., signals to the pilot of an AH-1Z Viper, assigned to the "Gunfighters" of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, as it approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication S

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180204-N-XK809-140 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Faith Phillips, from Valley Center, Kan., signals to the pilot of an AH-1Z Viper, assigned to the "Gunfighters" of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, as it approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes/Released)

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