EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Christian Weinrick, from Salem, Conn., fires a shot line from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to connect with the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency.

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