SASEBO, Japan (April 7, 2016) – Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, Rear Adm. John B. Nowell Jr. salutes sideboys as he enters the quarterdeck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operation. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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