170112-N-XT039-037 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Matthew Lenerville, from Richardton, , fastens an American flag to a halyard aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in honor of a Navy Captain’s retirement. The ceremony is performed at the request of the retiree. The retiree mails the flag to the ship and a flag certificate, signed by the ship’s commanding officer, is sent to the retiree when the flag is returned. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a

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170112-N-XT039-037 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2017) Quartermaster 1st Class Matthew Lenerville, from Richardton, , fastens an American flag to a halyard aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in honor of a Navy Captain’s retirement. The ceremony is performed at the request of the retiree. The retiree mails the flag to the ship and a flag certificate, signed by the ship’s commanding officer, is sent to the retiree when the flag is returned. 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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