170818-N-RU971-913 CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nicole Turner salutes a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) as it takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of its expeditionary strike group, which is supporting a CERTEX that will evaluate the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX will test the 31st MEU’s ability to conduct all of its core missions such as stability operations, non-combatant evacuation and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron McCulloch/Released)