A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Feb. 6, 2016. The Marines of VMM-265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, were conducting deck landing qualifications with the various aircraft of the 31st MEU's aviation combat element. The 31st MEU is currently embarked on the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group on their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Dyer)