Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group in Manatuto, Timor-Leste [Image 2 of 3]

MANATUTU, EAST TIMOR

10.21.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran 

U.S. Navy           

Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard paint a middle school during a community service project in Manatutu, Timor-Leste. Sailors from the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in MAREX 2009, a multilateral exercise that promotes cooperation through civic action programs and training with the Timor-Leste and Australian militaries. The Bonhomme Richard ARG is transiting the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and reports to the Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Richard Landolt, who is headquartered in Okinawa, Japan.

• Date Taken: 10.21.2009
• Date Posted: 10.21.2009 06:08
• Photo ID: 215037
• VIRIN: 091020-N-8607R-102
• Resolution: 1500x2100
• Size: 308.7 KB
• Location: MANATUTU, TL