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170817-N-WF272-030 CORAL SEA (Aug. 17, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kenji Kimura, from Walnut, Calif., signals to launch an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). VMA-311 is concluding its "farewell tour" with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as the ESG transitions to the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter in the winter of 2017. The BHR ESG is currently conducting certification exercise (CERTEX), the final evaluation in a series of training exercises, which ensure readiness for crisis response through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)
| Date Taken: | 08.17.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 08.17.2017 07:38 |
| Photo ID: | 3681967 |
| VIRIN: | 170817-N-WF272-030 |
| Resolution: | 3000x2000 |
| Size: | 1.14 MB |
| Location: | CORAL SEA |
| Web Views: | 79 |
| Downloads: | 13 |
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