160715-N-XK809-026 SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2016) – Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors, assigned to JS Kaga (DDH-184), during a tour of Bonhomme Richard. Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. The ship is currently undergoing maintenance during a ship’s restricted availability (SRA) period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Sykes/Released)