110819-N-ZC343-360 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2011) The crew of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) stands at attention as Capt. Johnathan L. Harnden, the ship's commanding officer, presents awards and Capt. Chuck Litchfield, executive officer, reads the citations at the podium. Bonhomme Richard has been chosen to hull-swap with USS Essex (LHD 2) to become the forward deployed ship early next year. ( Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - USS Bonhomme Richard Sailors stand at attention during awards ceremony

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