Keywords: USS Bonhomme Richards welcomes Malaysian officials 150227-N-UF697-129.jpg en 150227-N-UF697-129 SOUTH CHINA SEA Feb 27 2015 Cmdr Frank O Axelsen senior medical officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 discusses the medical capabilities of the ship with Malaysian dignitaries during a visit Bonhomme Richard is in Malaysia for a scheduled port visit and is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group comprised of USS Ashland LSD 48 USS Germantown LSD 42 and the newest member USS Green Bay LPD 20 The purpose of the port call in Malaysia is to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U S Navy ™s commitment to broadening the robust ties with their regional Asia-Pacific partners During Bonhomme Richard ™s visit the crew will engage in community relations events and sports activities and will host tours of the ship for the local residents U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V Cunningham/Released 2015-02-27 Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Cunningham https //www dvidshub net/image/1789536 150227-N-UF697-129 2015-02-27 10 19 USS BONHOMME RICHARDS SOUTH CHINA SEA AT SEA PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Ashland LSD-48 USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 USS Germantown LSD-42 USS Green Bay LPD-20 Images from DoD uploaded by Fæ |