Amphibious maritime warfare exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) [Image 122 of 197]

PHILIPPINE SEA

09.18.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary DiPadova 

U.S. Navy           

170918-N-RD713-118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2017) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of an amphibious maritime warfare (AMW) exercise. AMW aims to enhance the interoperability and amphibious maritime capabilities of the Bonhomme Richard and 31st MEU team through a multitude of well deck evolutions. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary DiPadova/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.18.2017
• Date Posted: 09.20.2017 00:54
• Photo ID: 3791109
• VIRIN: 170918-N-RD713-118
• Resolution: 3000x1582
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA