160721-N-XK809-010 SASEBO, Japan (July 21, 2016) - Japanese contractors move an 11 meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) alongside amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for boat operations. Bonnhomme Richard is currently completing a ship’s restricted availability (SRA) and preparing for an upcoming patrol. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operation. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released) RHIB ops on USS Bonhome Richa

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160721-N-XK809-010 SASEBO, Japan (July 21, 2016) - Japanese contractors move an 11 meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) alongside amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in preparation for boat operations. Bonnhomme Richard is currently completing a ship’s restricted availability (SRA) and preparing for an upcoming patrol. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operation. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released) RHIB ops on USS Bonhome Richard preps crew for upcoming patrol by #PACOM

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