Members of the honor guard assigned to the amphibious assault ships USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and USS Essex (LHD 2) render honors during the official exchange of commands ceremony.

SASEBO, Japan (Apr. 23, 2012) Members of the honor guard assigned to the amphibious assault ships USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and USS Essex (LHD 2) render honors during the official exchange of commands ceremony. Bonhomme Richard is replacing Essex as the Navy's only full-time forward deployed large deck amphibious ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane) File# 120423-N-ZC343-964