160916-N-YG104-007 PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2016) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand by as safety officers during fast roping operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, , field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among forces. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval

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160916-N-YG104-007 PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2016) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand by as safety officers during fast roping operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, , field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among forces. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released) 160916-N-YG104-007 (29520733060)

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