USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Arrives at White Beach [Image 8 of 24]

WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, JAPAN

01.31.2018

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Sykes 

U.S. Navy           

180131-N-XK809-028
WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Jan. 31, 2018) Air department Sailors lower safety nets on the port side aircraft elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship arrives at White Beach Naval Facility to embark Marines of the 3rd Marine Division (MARDIV). During the visit, the ship will embark 3d MARDIV personnel, vehicles and equipment, prior to continuing a scheduled patrol. Bonhomme Richard is operation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes/Released)

• Date Taken: 01.31.2018
• Date Posted: 02.02.2018 00:01
• Photo ID: 4116028
• VIRIN: 180131-N-XK809-028
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 2.24 MB
• Location: WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, JP