USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Flight Quarters [Image 24 of 192]

OKINAWA, JAPAN

03.03.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Sykes 

U.S. Navy           

170303-N-XK809-178 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 3, 2017) CH-53E Super Stallions, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, embark amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Super Stallion is used primarily for airborne mine countermeasures, with secondary missions of vertical shipboard delivery and assault support. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.03.2017
• Date Posted: 03.09.2017 00:06
• Photo ID: 3215502
• VIRIN: 170303-N-XK809-178
• Resolution: 3861x2570
• Size: 727.72 KB
• Location: OKINAWA, JP