Keywords: Combat Cargo prepares for 31st MEU embark 120817-N-XY604-080.jpg en Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class David Backer left and Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Carolos Ramos right practice rescuing Airman Luis Silva during a simulated helicopter crash on the flight deck aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga LSD 46 Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group ARG Bonhomme Richard ARG is comprised of Tortuga amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 amphibious transport dock USS Denver LPD 9 the 31st Maine Expeditionary Unit Amphibious Squadron PHIBRON 11 and Naval Beach Unit NBU 7 on deployment in the Western Pacific 2012-08-17 Petty Officer 3rd Class Karen Blankenship https //www dvidshub net/image/647554 120817-N-XY604-080 2012-08-18 10 18 EAST CHINA SEA AT SEA PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Tortuga LSD-46 USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 USS Denver LPD-9 Images from DoD uploaded by Fæ |