170315-N-TH560-136 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st MEU to test their ability to plan for and execute mission esse
170315-N-TH560-136 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st MEU to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)
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