Exercise Valiant Shield 2016 [Image 926 of 1217]

PHILIPPINE SEA

09.16.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Villegas 

U.S. Navy           

160916-N-YG104-005 PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2016) A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fast ropes down from a CH-53E Super Stallion on to the flight deck of 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: 09.20.2016 10:34
• Photo ID: 2866142
• VIRIN: 160916-N-YG104-005
• Resolution: 6016x4016
• Size: 1.03 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA