160927-N-YG104-009 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2016) Lt. j.g. Robert Battles look on during a formation for Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The 31st MEU, embarked with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)