170907-N-DC385-118 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation

170907-N-DC385-118 CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haley Baker, from Athens, Ga., signals to the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), as the helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). 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 Seaman Cosmo Walrath/Released)