USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a brief port visit on its return leg of a six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Bonhomme Richard, the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Five, has made three deployments during the past three years in support of the Global War on Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Ryan C. McGinley)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) underway in the Indian Ocean. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Felix Garza Jr.)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams underway with a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) alongside in the Indian Ocean. The LCACs of Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) are capable of transporting more supplies than helicopters in a single trip. The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Felix Garza Jr)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) underway in the waters of Western Pacific Ocean. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), and recently completed its final preparations for deployment during a 3rd Fleet Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) off the Southern California coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s 3rd Class Matthew J. Kuhlman)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on a scheduled deployment supporting the Global War on Terrorism. Six thousand Marines and Sailors assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5) departed 32nd Street, Naval Station San Diego, aboard six ships bound for a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class LaQuisha S. Davis)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during her arrival to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), and recently completed its final preparations for deployment during a 3rd Fleet Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) off the southern California coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Sailors "man the rail," as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returns to her homeport of Naval Station San Diego. Bonhomme Richard is returning home after supporting U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Mahlon K. Miller)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Sailors "man the rails" as USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returns to her homeport of Naval Station San Diego. Bonhomme Richard is returning from deployment in support of U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airmen John P. Curtis)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) pulls into San Diego Harbor on her way to her berth at Naval Station San Diego with her Sailors "manning the rails." Bonhomme Richard is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W), returning home after supporting U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Mahlon K. Miller)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS BonHomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under the Coronado bridge as she makes her way out of the San Diego Bay. The BonHomme Richard and Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) have deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Rios)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Aerial photo of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. Bonhomme Richard is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jennifer Swader)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sails off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Ted Banks)

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) “man the rails” as the amphibious assault ship heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. Bonhomme Richard is part of the 7-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W). (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Third Class Gregory Badger)