170302-N-TH560-081 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2017) Master Chief Personnel Specialist Robbie Smith briefs Sailors prior to the E-6 advancement exam aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship 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 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)