170818-N-JN784-293 FRESHWATER BEACH (August 18, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate Christopher Ball, from Mesa, Ariz., attached to Naval Beach Unit 7, directs a HUMVEE onto a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) prior to its return to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to transfer personnel and equipment after completing certification exercise (CERTEX). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are participating in CERTEX to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX
170818-N-JN784-293 FRESHWATER BEACH (August 18, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate Christopher Ball, from Mesa, Ariz., attached to Naval Beach Unit 7, directs a HUMVEE onto a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) prior to its return to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to transfer personnel and equipment after completing certification exercise (CERTEX). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are participating in CERTEX to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is conducted to evaluate the integration of all elements of the BHR ESG testing their combined ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)
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