150304-N-UF697-009 EAST CHINA SEA (March 4, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) launch from the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)