A deck crew Sailor with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD

A deck crew Sailor with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) takes a short break during deck qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2017. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and BHR Sailors partner on a daily basis to facilitate aviation training and missions while underway. Marine Attack Squadron 311 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) combine to form the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)