Russell Gackenbach, back center, was the navigator
Russell Gackenbach, back center, was the navigator aboard the B-29 Superfortress, Necessary Evil, and is the last surviving member of the three crews that flew the atomic bomb mission over Hiroshima, Japan on A... More
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 7, 2020) – The Sasebo area Chiefs’
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 7, 2020) – The Sasebo area Chiefs’ mess and Petty Officer 1st Classes selected for promotion conduct morning colors during a 79th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemoration onboard Commander... More
16th Infantry Regiment Colonel Visits CFAS
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 20, 2020) - Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Capt. Brad L. Stallings and security leadership meets with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Masanori Sugihara, commander, 16th Infantry Re... More
Sasebo hull swap, US Navy Photo
Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo personnel assist with offloading and relocating a TAV-8B Harrier training aircraft from USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to USS Essex (LHD 2) as part of the ships' ongoing hull swa... More
Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo
Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. “I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prepares to transit Sasebo Harbor June 13, 2013, in Sasebo, Japan, to load ammunition in preparation for a patrol. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready ... More
U.S. Navy Airman Moses Alasunkanmi handles lines in
U.S. Navy Airman Moses Alasunkanmi handles lines in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) June 13, 2013, in Sasebo, Japan. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group was co... More
Norman Okada, Personal Financial Management Specialist,
Norman Okada, Personal Financial Management Specialist, leads sailors in the Million Dollar Sailor (MDS) Seminar at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. MDS is a program that specifically combats common financial... More
Yoga class - Defense imagery management operations center
Sailors attached to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo participate in a yoga class as part of a Women History Month observance. This year's theme is Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment. (U.S... More
Mail sorting at Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sa...
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Rosanna Iribar sorts mail at Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sasebo. NAVSUP FLC Sasebo provides logistical support to sailors and ships throughout the 7th Flee... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, greets Sasebo City Mayor
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, greets Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga July 18 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Courtney. While attending a conference on Okinawa to discuss the presence... More
Seaman Donvito Degrazia, from Winnemucca, Nev., mans
Seaman Donvito Degrazia, from Winnemucca, Nev., mans the rails of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo for a routine underway exercise. ... More
Sailors heave lines aboard the amphibious dock landing
Sailors heave lines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo for a routine underway exercise. Germantown is forward-deployed and... More
Enlisted surface warfare training
Sailors participate in enlisted surface warfare training aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard is the leading ship of the continuously forward-deployed a... More
Bomb threat drill, US Navy Photogrpah
Chad Crooke, a member of the ship's self defense dorce, participates in a bomb threat drill aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Bonhomme Richard is the leading ship of ... More
Sailors participate in a surface warfare qualification
Sailors participate in a surface warfare qualification "rodeo" in the upper vehicle deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bo... More
150224-N-EI510-004 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2015) -
150224-N-EI510-004 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2015) - Quartermaster 3rd Class Justin Frey, left, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jianfranco Napa fold the national ensign during colors aboard the forw... More
150422-N-RU971-057 SASEBO, Japan (April 22, 2015) –
150422-N-RU971-057 SASEBO, Japan (April 22, 2015) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Anthony Diaz, from Long Island, N.Y., front, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Brian Underwood, fr... More
150427-N-GZ638-022 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2015) -
150427-N-GZ638-022 SASEBO, Japan (April 27, 2015) - Yeoman 3rd Class Jose Ramirez processes request chits in the admin office aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhom... More
150429-N-RU971-030 SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2015) –
150429-N-RU971-030 SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2015) – Air department Sailors perform damage control drills on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme... More
USS Bonhomme Richard sailor at work
150505-N-GZ638-020 SASEBO, Japan (May 5, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Peter Garza turns a firemain valve in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Ric... More
150511-N-GZ638-013 SASEBO, Japan (May 11, 2015) - Sailors
150511-N-GZ638-013 SASEBO, Japan (May 11, 2015) - Sailors attached to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participate in an anti-terrorism force protection drill on the mess de... More
150518-N-LM312-062 SASEBO, Japan (May 19, 2015) - Lt.
150518-N-LM312-062 SASEBO, Japan (May 19, 2015) - Lt. Douglas Ivey, Bonhomme Richard's training officer, demonstrates the aircraft staging and launching capabilities of the forward-deployed amphibious assault s... More
150519-N-LM312-096 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2015) - Sailors,
150519-N-LM312-096 SASEBO, Japan (May 20, 2015) - Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), compete in a soccer match against French navy sailors, assigned ... More
150601-N-AY934-039 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2015) – Aviation
150601-N-AY934-039 SASEBO, Japan (June 1, 2015) – Aviation Ordinance Airman Erika Ham, from Stephenville, Texas, hauls in mooring line in preparation of the deployment of the forward-deployed amphibious assault... More
150602-N-EI510-065 SASEBO, Japan (June 2, 2015) Landing
150602-N-EI510-065 SASEBO, Japan (June 2, 2015) Landing Craft Utility 1631, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Ba... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 11th, 2015) - Marines from the 31st
INDIAN OCEAN (July 11th, 2015) - Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and service members from the amphibious unit of the Royal Australian Army launch out of the well deck of the amphibious doc... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 11th, 2015) - Sailors onboard the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 11th, 2015) - Sailors onboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) get ready to lower a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat into the ocean before an amphibious assault vehicle exercise gets under way during Talis... More
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 11, 2015) – Maj. Daeyong Ku passes
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 11, 2015) – Maj. Daeyong Ku passes a ceremonial Mameluke sword to Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), to cut the ... More
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Jeffrey Ward,
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 18, 2015) – Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) (Left), welcomes Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fl... More
151201-N-RU971-009 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 1, 2015) –
151201-N-RU971-009 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 1, 2015) – Electrician's Mate 1st Class Rubin Fletcher, from Indianapolis, Ind., hands out masks during a respirator-fit test on the mess decks aboard forward-deployed amp... More
151218-N-RU971-105 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 18, 2015) –
151218-N-RU971-105 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 18, 2015) – Cmdr. Kirk Knox, forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) operations officer, presents a holiday wreath to Cmdr. Shin Makino, Japa... More
151218-N-RU971-067 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 18, 2015) –
151218-N-RU971-067 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 18, 2015) – Cmdr. Kirk Knox, forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) operations officer, and Cmdr. Shin Makino, executive officer of Japan Ma... More
Kelly Harper, a Sailor assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard
Kelly Harper, a Sailor assigned to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), poses for a photo during a community relations visit to a local school nearby Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More
160104-N-XK809-002 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 4, 2016) – Sailors
160104-N-XK809-002 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 4, 2016) – Sailors muster for instruction prior to a 100-man working party in the hangar bay of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonh... More
160105-N-XK809-025 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 05, 2016) –
160105-N-XK809-025 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 05, 2016) – Sailors perform maintenance on a deck sweeper on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is ... More
160106-N-XK809-013 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 6, 2016) – Aviation
160106-N-XK809-013 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 6, 2016) – Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nick Otteraaen, from Salida, Calif., brings a pallet of food into the ship from the starboard side elevator of forward... More
160111-N-XK809-090 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 11, 2016) –
160111-N-XK809-090 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 11, 2016) – Sailors participate in a foreign object debris (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bon... More
160121-N-XK809-012 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 12, 2016) –
160121-N-XK809-012 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 12, 2016) – Sailors and contractors go out on a new rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). ... More
160112-N-AY934-072 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2016) –Sailors
160112-N-AY934-072 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 12, 2016) –Sailors perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walk-down on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Ri... More
160113-N-XK809-005 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 13, 2016) –
160113-N-XK809-005 SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 13, 2016) – Sailors are instructed on the controls and operation of the starboard side elevator of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). B... More
160120-N-XK809-228 SASEBO BAY, Japan (Jan 20, 2016)
160120-N-XK809-228 SASEBO BAY, Japan (Jan 20, 2016) – A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to Naval Beach Unit 7 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme... More
160126-N-KM939-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan 26, 2016) - Damage
160126-N-KM939-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan 26, 2016) - Damage Control Training Team Zone Inspector for Locker 5 Culinary Specialist Chief Jose Alingig, from Jersey City, N.J., discuss fire boundaries with investigat... More
160406-N-XK809-003 SASEBO (April 06, 2016) – Aviation
160406-N-XK809-003 SASEBO (April 06, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Joshua Cain conducts maintenance in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Rich... More
SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2016) – Culinary Specialist
SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2016) – Culinary Specialist Seaman Naethan Harsh, from Boise, Idaho, serves Seaman John Crilly, from Anaheim, Calif., a burger on the mess decks of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme R... More
SASEBO, Japan (April 7, 2016) – Commander, Expeditionary
SASEBO, Japan (April 7, 2016) – Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, Rear Adm. John B. Nowell Jr. salutes sideboys as he enters the quarterdeck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD... More
160413-N-XK809-011 SASEBO (April 13, 2016) – Sailors
160413-N-XK809-011 SASEBO (April 13, 2016) – Sailors paint in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready G... More
SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 18, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet
SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 18, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Port Operations Officer Chief Warrant Office Timothy Greene directs a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on t... More
Sailors perform maintenance on shipboard doors aboard
Sailors perform maintenance on shipboard doors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deploy... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 22, 2016) The American and Japanese
SASEBO, Japan (May 22, 2016) The American and Japanese national anthems are performed at the Soto Dam memorial, May 22, 2016. The annual memorial ceremony is held for the 53 American POWS and 14 Japanese who di... More
160524-N-NY430-006 SASEBO, Japan (May 24, 2016) Commander
160524-N-NY430-006 SASEBO, Japan (May 24, 2016) Commander U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Capt. Matthew Ovios and members of the Sasebo USO receive an award during the reopening of the Sasebo Fleet Landing USO. U... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Capt. Matthew Ovios speaks to Sailors during an Asian American Heritage Month celebratory event. CFAS Multi-Cultural Committee hosted the ev... More
160602-N-NY430-002 SASEBO, Japan (JUN 2, 2016) Commander,
160602-N-NY430-002 SASEBO, Japan (JUN 2, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Capt. Matthew Ovios gives a command brief to members of the Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly Defense Council and Shizuoka Regi... More
160603-N-NY430-043 (SASEBO, Japan) – Personnel Specialist
160603-N-NY430-043 (SASEBO, Japan) – Personnel Specialist 2nd class Timothy Darlington, assigned to Commander U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, gets frocked by his wife and children during a frocking ceremony held ... More
SASEBO, Japan (June 6, 2016) Sasebo City Mayor Norio
SASEBO, Japan (June 6, 2016) Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga and Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Capt. Matthew Ovios speak before the presentation of donations for Kumamoto disaster relief taken up by... More
160610-N-QY759-028 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) –
160610-N-QY759-028 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Stealth multi-role frigates INS Sahyadri (F 49) moored at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on June 10, 2016. Sahyadri is in Sasebo for Malabar 2016. Mal... More
160610-N-QY759-076 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) -
160610-N-QY759-076 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) - Indian Navy Vice Admiral Harish Bisht, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, speaks at the Japan Maritime Defense Force welcoming ceremony f... More
160610-N-QY759-141 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) –
160610-N-QY759-141 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Indian Navy Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Harish Bisht, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Escort Flotilla 3 Commander Re... More
SASEBO, Japan (June 14, 2016) Culinary Specialist 1st
SASEBO, Japan (June 14, 2016) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Brandon Alexander, Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Multi-cultural Committee president, speaks before a PT session about LGBT Pride Month. Man... More
SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet
SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Public Works Department Seabees held a fundraiser for the Seabee Ball, June 30, 2016. CFAS enables 13 forward-deployed Naval forces and 26 t... More
160715-N-NY430-006 SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2016) Arleigh
160715-N-NY430-006 SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2016) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) arrives at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo. CFAS enables 13 forward-deployed Naval forces... More
SASEBO, Japan (July 19, 2016) Master-at-Arms 1st Class
SASEBO, Japan (July 19, 2016) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Nicholas Miller conducts a breathalyzer on a Sailor at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Dragon Vale Housing July 19, 2016. CFAS has increased sobrie... More
160720-N-XK809-019 SASEBO, Japan (July 20, 2016) -
160720-N-XK809-019 SASEBO, Japan (July 20, 2016) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) train for an upcoming retirement ceremony. Bonnhomme Richard is currently completing a... More
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 30, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 30, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departs Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on Aug. 30, 2016. Spruance, along with guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92)... More
SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 8, 2016) Sailors take the second
SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 8, 2016) Sailors take the second class petty officer examination at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Gator Galley Digital Art
161023-N-XT039-001 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 23, 2016) Gator Galley is a digital piece, which was created for use on a culinary specialist video. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forwar... More
Navy Capt. Ed Thomson, commander of Amphibious Squadron
Navy Capt. Ed Thomson, commander of Amphibious Squadron 11; Norio Tomonaga, the Mayor of Sasebo City, Japan; and the Assemblymen of Defense for Sasebo City put on flight equipment before boarding a MV-22B Ospre... More
Media Graphics Radio All Call RADM Dalton
Rear Adm. Marc H. Dalton will be on air LIVE at AFN Sasebo Eagle Radio on Jan. 12, 2017.
170111-N-XT039-031 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Sailors
170111-N-XT039-031 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2017) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), remove a mooring line during sea and anchor detail with amphibious dock landing ship US... More
The Commander, US Fleet Activities Sasebo Color Guard
The Commander, US Fleet Activities Sasebo Color Guard performs at the Sailor of the Year banquet held Jan. 20, 2017. The banquet honored the Sailors of the year from Sasebo-area commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Ma... More
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) gets underway from Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on Jan. 30, 2017. Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to S... More
170130-N-XT039-102 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017)
170130-N-XT039-102 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2017) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Sickler (Right), from Old Town, Fla., trains Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handling 3rd Class Jimmy Allen, from San Lorenzo, Puerto ... More
170131-N-XT039-069 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) An
170131-N-XT039-069 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).... More
170201-N-XT039-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2017) Seaman
170201-N-XT039-033 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 01, 2017) Seaman Allen C. Knight, from Streetman, Texas, updates crewmembers over the ship’s general announcing system during a man overboard drill aboard amphibious assa... More
170202-N-XT039-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Chief
170202-N-XT039-006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Chief Petty Officer Mineman Philip Phillips, a craft master assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, from Riverside, Calif., inspects hoses on Landing Craft Air Cus... More
170202-N-XT039-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Aviation
170202-N-XT039-008 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Luis Budd, a command career counselor, from North Myrtle Beach, S.C., provides customer service during a routine working day aboar... More
170203-N-XT039-030 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017) Hospitalman
170203-N-XT039-030 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2017) Hospitalman Apprentice Leianna Adame, from Fountain Valley, Calif., prepares manikins prior to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class aboard amphibious assa... More
170204-N-XT039-059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) Machinist’s
170204-N-XT039-059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Brian Aubin, from Scituate, R.I., conducts maintenance on a main engine lube oil strainer in the aft main machinery room aboard amphib... More
170205-N-XT039-075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) Airman
170205-N-XT039-075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) Airman E’n Dix, from Salisbury, Md., clears foreign object debris (FOD) from a padeye prior to flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Rich... More
170205-N-XT039-023 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) An
170205-N-XT039-023 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richar... More
170206-N-XT039-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Interior
170206-N-XT039-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Debonee Beamon, right, from Norfolk, Va., and Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Daniel Charest, from Se... More
170206-N-XT039-502 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors
170206-N-XT039-502 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2017) Sailors and Marines watch a screening of the Super Bowl in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is conducting... More
170207-N-XT039-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2017)Chief
170207-N-XT039-027 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2017)Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daryle B. Howard, center, from San Diego, Calif., Combat Cargo Officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and Gu... More
170211-N-XT039-034 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2017) Logistics
170211-N-XT039-034 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Stephens, right, from Day Ridge, Ky., and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class David Sacdal, left, from San Francisco, Calif., p... More
BHR CO receives a brief from his officers in the ship's pilot house
170212-N-WF272-042 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2017) Capt. Jeffrey Ward, center, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), receives a brief from the officers in the ship's pil... More
170216-N-XT039-079 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 16, 2017) Aviation
170216-N-XT039-079 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 16, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Andrew Atchison, left, from Belton, Texas, Operations Specialist 2nd Class Brendan Seehaver, right, from Canby, Ore., and Operatio... More
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 3, 2017) Whidbey Island-class dock
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 3, 2017) Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) prepares to get underway aboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activies Sasebo Mar. 3, 2017. Ashland is currently forward deployed... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 17, 2017) Commander, U.S. Fleet
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 17, 2017) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Capt. Matthew Ovios fields questions from Japanese and Korean university students during a commander's brief held onboard CFAS. The students... More
170224-N-XT039-147 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Air
170224-N-XT039-147 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 24, 2017) Air department Sailors combat a simulated aircraft fire in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forward-depl... More
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 2, 2017) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 2, 2017) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Andrew Eichman reads a story to Jack N. Darby Elementary School students in Sasebo-Harioshima, Japan Mar. 2, 2017. Sailors from Commander, U.S. Fleet Activi... More
170304-N-XT039-027 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 4, 2017) Sailors
170304-N-XT039-027 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 4, 2017) Sailors handle mooring lines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during sea and anchor detail. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, o... More
170305-N-XT039-232 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Marines,
170305-N-XT039-232 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Marines, assigned to combat cargo aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), transfer supplies in the upper vehicle deck during an onload of 3... More
170305-N-XT039-067 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Sailors
170305-N-XT039-067 OKINAWA, Japan (March 5, 2017) Sailors transport ordnance onboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during an onload of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) supplies and eq... More
CFAS Brief for Young Alaka'i Group
SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 7, 2017) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Public Affiars Officer Aki Nichols briefs Young Alaka'i program participants about CFAS Mar. 7, 2017. The Young Alaka'i program is a U.S. Arm... More
170308-N-NY430-0006 SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 8, 2017) Naval
170308-N-NY430-0006 SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 8, 2017) Naval Munitions Command East Asia Division Detachment Sasebo Officer in Charge Cmdr. Scot Haven and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Ammunition Maintenance Fa... More
170308-N-XT039-069 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017)
170308-N-XT039-069 OKINAWA, Japan (March 8, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ismael Jordan, front, from Tattnall County, Ga., and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Morgan Sumuel, from Baltimore, Md., heave a mooring line... More
170309-N-XT039-003 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Seaman
170309-N-XT039-003 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2017) Seaman Ahmed Jam-Jalloh, from Alexandria, Va., controls the helm of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on the ship’s bridge. Bonhomme Richard,... More
170310-N-NY430-0012 SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 10, 2017) Kinjal
170310-N-NY430-0012 SASEBO, Japan (Mar. 10, 2017) Kinjal Dalal, senior Safe Helpline manager, speaks to Sailors about the Safe Helpline app used to help victims of sexual assault during a brief onboard Commande... More
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Participates in a Live Fire Gun Exercise
170310-N-XT039-109 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Fleet, from Rehoboth, Mass., fires 25mm rounds from an MK 38 Mod 1 Machine Gun System at a polyurethane towed target aboard am... More
170310-N-XT039-093 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017)
170310-N-XT039-093 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Fleet, from Rehoboth, Mass., fires 25mm rounds from an MK 38 Mod 1 Machine Gun System at a polyurethane towed target aboard am... More