A Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion and two MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to take off during low light deck qualifications aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) out at sea, June 15, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted the deck qualifications to safely land and launch the different aircraft during their scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. ( Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Ismael Pena/Released) Night Deck Qualifications aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) 150615-M-CX588-225

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