U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2017) Pfc. Cristian Melgar, from North Hollywood, Calif., mans the helm under the instruction of Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ahmed Jamjalloh, from Alexandria, Va., on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)
170328-N-TH560-165
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2017) Pfc. Cristian Melgar, from North Hollywood, Calif., mans the helm under the instruction of Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ahmed Jamjalloh, from Alexandria, Va., on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)