Showing posts with label USS BONHOMME RICHARD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS BONHOMME RICHARD. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

U.S. NAVY CONTINUES ASSISTANCE DURING SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS FOR SEWOL

FROM:  U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT 



U.S. helicopter crews prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard, April 21, 2014, to assist South Korea's search operations for the Sewol, the ferry that sank April 16 off the coast of Jindo island. U.S. Navy photo by petty Officer 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright.




An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft conducts search and rescue efforts, April, 21, 2014, for the Sewol, the ferry that sank April 16 off the coast of Jindo island. The crew is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Pool.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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 FROM: U.S NAVY

A Sailor maintains radio communication with the bridge while participating in a counter-measure wash down evolution on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is underway preparing for her Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling (Released) 130510-N-BJ178-083




An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider (Released) 130508-N-XQ474-103

Saturday, February 23, 2013

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FROM: U.S. NAVY

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk for a deployment to support maritime security operation and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, Feb. 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon-Released)




An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as another Osprey prepares for take-off. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome D. Johnson-Released)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

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FROM: U.S. NAVY

The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1) pulls into Naval Station Mayport to be inspected by Rear. Adm. Sinclair M. Harris, the commander of U.S. 4th Fleet. Spearhead is the first of of nine Navy joint high-speed vessels and is designed for rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Berg (Released) 130214-N-TC587-016




CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, is taking part in Cobra Gold 2013, a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored multinational joint exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett (Released) 130214-N-SO729-284


Thursday, November 8, 2012

MARINE WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE

 
Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Leatherbury is promoted by Navy Capt. Cathal S. O'Connor on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, Nov. 2, 2012. The Bonhomme Richard is part of a U.S. Navy group currently operating in the South China Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Lacordrick Wilson

FROM: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Face of Defense: Marine Bridges Communications Gap
By Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Karen Blankenship
Amphibious Squadron 11


SOUTH CHINA SEA, Nov. 5, 2012 - Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Leatherbury, a communications officer, was promoted Nov. 2 while serving aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard on deployment here.

Leatherbury, the officer-in-charge of the Marine Communication Detachment from Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and commander of Task Force 76 aboard the Bonhomme Richard, works to ensure the integration of the Marine Air Ground Task Force's communication structure into the ship's existing communication system.

"Our main responsibilities are keeping the Marines' spaces operational for communications when they come on board," Leatherbury said. "For example, if an antenna on one of the ships used by the Marines does not work, we work to ensure the blue side is working on the issue and follow up until the problem is solved."

Leatherbury, an Indianapolis native, graduated from Indiana University. He said that he joined the Marines because he wanted to serve his country and to travel and see the world.

"I like being around Marines and the cohesiveness of a disciplined unit," he said. "After working in a joint environment, I now have a much better appreciation for the camaraderie that Marines have."

Leatherbury said he enjoys his job and plans to stay in the Marines for a few more years. He added he would eventually like to become a foreign area officer.

"I like the challenge and difficulty that my job presents, and I like working with the extremely bright people who are in my field," Leatherbury said. "They do some pretty amazing work and many outside the field don't realize what goes into making even the basic communications work."

The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Navy Capt. Cathal S. O'Connor, is made up of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver. The group is currently operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility
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FROM:  U.S. NAVY

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage (LPD 23) visits Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for logistic support including fuel and water. The San Antonio-class ship is currently on her homeport transit to Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Anchorage is scheduled to be commissioned May 2013 in her namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, serves as the logistical hub for military and merchant vessels operating in the United States Southern Commmand (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibilitiy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Ailes (Released) 121106-N-WW127-780




Landing Craft Air Cushion 29, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) carrying equipment belonging to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) as they offload to White Beach, Okinawa. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett (Released) 121105-N-SO729-101

Thursday, September 27, 2012

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FROM: U.S. NAVY
Flight deck crewmen remove chock and chains from a Brazilian navy MK.21A Super Lynx helicopter on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) during UNITAS Atlantic 2012. UNITAS is an annual multi-national exercise that involves naval forces from 13 partner nations to promote interoperability and cooperation with each other and is hosted by U.S. Fourth Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Frank J. Pikul (Released) 120925-N-ZE938-041




Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, bottom, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, passes by LCAC 9 during well deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell (Released) 120925-N-KB563-060

Sunday, September 23, 2012

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FROM: U.S. NAVY
Sailors assigned to the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) man the rails during her commissioning in Galveston, Texas. Fort Worth will proceed to her homeport in San Diego next week. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike James (Released) 120922-N-MM874-005






Aviation boatswain's mates refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 on the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during flight operations. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in a certification exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell (Released) 120920-N-KB563-091

Thursday, September 13, 2012

RECENT U.S. NAVY PHOTOS: SINKING THE CORONADO, COBRA HELICOPTER TAKEOFF






FROM:  U.S. NAVY
Aviation boatswain's mates direct the takeoff of an AH-1W Cobra helicopter during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) . The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is participating in a certification exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell (Released) 120913-N-KB563-307






The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck. Cowpens is participating in a live-fire exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2012. The live-fire event sank the ex-USS Coronado (AGF-11). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly (Released) 120912-N-TX154-175

Saturday, September 1, 2012

RECENT U.S. NAVY PHOTOS

 
 


FROM: U.S. NAVY

120826-N-KB563-346 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2012) An AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 approaches the flight deck during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious assault group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

 


120830-N-KB563-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2012) AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 sit on the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at sunset off the coast of White Beach Naval Facility. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

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