150319-N-UF697-187 EAST CHINA SEA (March 19, 2015) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to board MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, along with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently conducting a certification exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)