Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2007) -- Members of the flight deck crew aboard
amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) observe as an
AV-8B Harrier assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU)
Air Combat Element lands on the flight deck. Marines and equipment from
the 13th MEU returned to Bonhomme Richard, following a 3.5-month tour
providing assault support, close-air support, heavy lift capabilities,
as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the 2nd
Marine Aircraft Wing Forward in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bonhomme
Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting maritime operations in
5th Fleet.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert C. Long (RELEASED)
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