160902-N-XK809-018 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 2, 2016) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, launches from the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)