170602-N-DL434-104 EAST CHINA SEA (June 2, 2017) Sailors brace themselves as an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the �Tomcats� of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, embarks USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The amphibious assault ship is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and 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 Seaman Apprentice Gavin Shields/Released)