170302-N-WF272-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 launches from the flight deck of the 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 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)