Aviation boatswain's mates (handling), assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), remove chocks and chains from an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during take off preparation. Bonhomme Richard is the flag ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling/Released)