170316-N-XT039-071 EAST CHINA SEA (March 16, 2017) Air department Sailors, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), signal an MH-60S Knighthawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, for take off during an air assault exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG

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170316-N-XT039-071 EAST CHINA SEA (March 16, 2017) Air department Sailors, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), signal an MH-60S Knighthawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, for take off during an air assault exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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