071119-N-4658L-047 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 19, 2007) Family and friends awaits the arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). While deployed, the ship conducted maritime security operations alongside coalition partners to promote stability in the Persian Gulf. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group patrolled the international waters in the North Persian Gulf to include the area around IraqÕs two oil platforms. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio (Released) US Navy 071119-N-4658L-047 Family and friends awaits the arrival of the

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071119-N-4658L-047 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 19, 2007) Family and friends awaits the arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). While deployed, the ship conducted maritime security operations alongside coalition partners to promote stability in the Persian Gulf. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group patrolled the international waters in the North Persian Gulf to include the area around IraqÕs two oil platforms. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio (Released) US Navy 071119-N-4658L-047 Family and friends awaits the arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

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