Flight deck personnel watch as an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 approaches the flight deck during night flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell) USS Bonhomme Richard action 120829-N-KB563-222

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