Amphibious assault ship (LHA - LHD - LPD)

Le porte-hélicoptères d'assaut USS Makin Island (LHD-8 ) en action :

OKINAWA, Japan (March 4, 2017) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) arrives at White Beach Naval Facility for a scheduled port visit. During the visit, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines will embark the ship and on-load cargo and equipment. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)


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OKINAWA, Japan (March 4, 2017) Pierside line-handlers moor amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the ship’s arrival to White Beach Naval Facility for a scheduled port visit. During the visit, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines will embark the ship and on-load cargo and equipment. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)


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WHITE BEACH, Okinawa, (June 5, 2017) Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship arrives to White Beach Naval Facility to embark Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). During the visit the ship will embark 31st MEU personnel, vehicles and equipment. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)


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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a straits transit while simulating small craft hostile engagement. America is currently underway conducting Certification Exercise (CERTEX) as part of the third and final phase of qualifications for their upcoming deployment. The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), and America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood /Released)


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CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) for replenishment at sea during Talisman Saber. Bonhomme Richard, part of a combined U.S. –Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia, meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)


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CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) for replenishment at sea during Talisman Saber. Bonhomme Richard, part of a combined U.S. –Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia, meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)


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CORAL SEA (Aug. 23, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea during recovery operations connected to the MV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Aug. 5. Bonhomme Richard is working with the military sealift command rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) to conduct a series of dives to retrieve information about the incident, search for remains, and assist in the future salvage of the MV-22B. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)


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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Station Pier-11 in the Port of Melbourne (2.09.2017) :


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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Champion (MCM 4) sails through the San Francisco Bay for the parade of ships during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard team and to experience America's sea services. Fleet Week San Francisco will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology, and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher)


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