160131-N-XK809-006 NAKAGUSUKU BAY, Japan (Jan. 31, 2016) –Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Thomas Amason, from Joshua, Texas, stands watch during sea and anchor detail aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Sykes/Released)