170227-N-WF272-117 SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 27, 2017) Japanese tugboats tow the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship departs Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)