Exercise Valiant Shield 2016 [Image 9 of 9]

PHILIPPINE SEA

09.16.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Villegas 

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

160916-N-YG104-011 PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) stand by during flight operations for MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, on the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)

• Date Taken: 09.16.2016
• Date Posted: 09.16.2016 20:19
• Photo ID: 2858443
• VIRIN: 160916-N-YG104-011
• Resolution: 5659x3814
• Size: 1 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA