160921-N-JH293-031 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Philippine Sea during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Bonhomme Richard, the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)