LCACs and AAVs launch from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) [Image 41 of 48]

GULF OF THAILAND

02.15.2018

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Sykes 

U.S. Navy           

180215-N-XK809-006
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 15, 2018) Sailors prepare landing craft air cushions, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, for launch in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Bonhomme Richard is participating in CG18 alongside Royal Thai Navy ships and personnel, conducting a range of amphibious operations that will enhance the tactical expertise of participants and rehearse combined capabilities to respond to contingencies. Cobra Gold is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held this year from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Sykes/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2018
• Date Posted: 02.21.2018 00:10
• Photo ID: 4153958
• VIRIN: 180215-N-XK809-006
• Resolution: 3341x2227
• Size: 798.84 KB
• Location: GULF OF THAILAND