Marine Col. John Merna, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses local media in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a scheduled port visit. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karen Blankenship)