180418-N-DL434-057 SASEBO, Japan (April 18, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Angel Aguilar, right, from Los Angeles, and Carson Cooper, from Idaho Falls, Idaho, prepare to shift colors on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to ship’s departure from Sasebo, Japan for the last time. Bonhomme Richard has been the flagship of the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet since April 2012 and will now transit to its new homeport in San Diego for follow-on operations and eventual upgrades to become F-35B Lightning II capable. ( Navy photo b

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180418-N-DL434-057 SASEBO, Japan (April 18, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Angel Aguilar, right, from Los Angeles, and Carson Cooper, from Idaho Falls, Idaho, prepare to shift colors on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prior to ship’s departure from Sasebo, Japan for the last time. Bonhomme Richard has been the flagship of the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet since April 2012 and will now transit to its new homeport in San Diego for follow-on operations and eventual upgrades to become F-35B Lightning II capable. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Shields/Released)

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