Seaman Jack Downs, from Brick, N.J., observes pier operations as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs White Beach Naval Facility.

OKINAWA, Japan (Sep. 22, 2017) Seaman Jack Downs, from Brick, N.J., observes pier operations as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs White Beach Naval Facility. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan) File# 170922-N-WF272-017