170918-N-TH560-005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) Marines conduct preflight checks on a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), prior to disembarkation from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The disembarkation signals the end of the squadron’s final deployment with Bonhomme Richard as the ship is scheduled to turn over duties with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in winter 2018. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pa
170918-N-TH560-005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) Marines conduct preflight checks on a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), prior to disembarkation from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The disembarkation signals the end of the squadron’s final deployment with Bonhomme Richard as the ship is scheduled to turn over duties with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in winter 2018. 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 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)
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