161208-N-XK809-079 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Ward (left), commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Capt. Marvin Thompson, commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, addresses officers from the Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Staff College in the wardroom during a tour of the ship. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Sykes/Released) Amphibious Squadron 11 hosts stu


161208-N-XK809-079 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Ward (left), commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Capt. Marvin Thompson, commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, addresses officers from the Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Staff College in the wardroom during a tour of the ship. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Sykes/Released) Amphibious Squadron 11 hosts students from Japan Self Defense Force Staff College by #PACOM


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