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    USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Conduct Certification Exercise (CERTEX) [Image 2 of 3]

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    USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Conduct Certification Exercise (CERTEX)

    170813-N-XK809-083 CORAL SEA (Aug. 13, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is supporting a CERTEX that will evaluate the 31st MEU on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX, taking place off the coast of and within Australia’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area, will test the MEU’s ability to conduct all of its core missions such as stability operations, non-combatant evacuation and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2017
    Date Posted: 08.13.2017 14:58
    Photo ID: 3668693
    VIRIN: 170813-N-XK809-083
    Resolution: 4450x2967
    Size: 831.59 KB
    Location: CORAL SEA, CORAL SEA

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