170615-N-UX013-713 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2017) Marines assigned to the Amphibious Recon Platoon (ARP), attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and embarked on the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), board the the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) from an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise. Ashland, part 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 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)











