160921-N-XK809-036 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2016) Marines, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, conduct maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.20.2016 |
Date Posted: | 09.23.2016 00:17 |
Photo ID: | 2874504 |
VIRIN: | 160921-N-XK809-036 |
Resolution: | 6016x4016 |
Size: | 955.33 KB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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