Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group Departs 7th Fleet

USS BONHOMME RICHARD, AT SEA

10.22.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran 

U.S. Navy           

USS Bonhomme Richard Commanding Officer Capt. John Funk presents the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao with a command ball cap to commemorate his visit aboard the amphibious assault ship. Sailors from the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and Embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in MAREX 2009, a multilateral exercise that promotes cooperation through civic action programs and training with the Timor-Leste and Australian militaries. The Bonhomme Richard ARG is transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and reports to the Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Richard Landolt, who is headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.

• Date Taken: 10.22.2009
• Date Posted: 11.10.2009 20:43
• Photo ID: 222237
• VIRIN: 091022-N-8607R-030
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 309.26 KB
• Location: USS BONHOMME RICHARD, AT SEA