PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jesse Harris, from Yelm, Wash., signals an AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, for take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is conducting unit-level training to ensure warfighting readiness in preparation for a routine patrol in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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