160922-N-YG104-006 PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) Quartermaster 3rd Class Alexandria Picard and Quartermaster 3rd Class Kiel Smith make entries as quartermasters of the watch on amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for replenishment at sea during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. HSC-25, part 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)