170824-N-NB544-189 CORAL SEA (Aug. 24, 2017) Combat Cargo Marines brace themselves as an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to receive cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a vertical replenishment. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstr

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170824-N-NB544-189 CORAL SEA (Aug. 24, 2017) Combat Cargo Marines brace themselves as an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to receive cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a vertical replenishment. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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