U.S. Navy sailor Chief Gunners Mate James Carter fires the Mark 38 Mod 1 Gun Weapon System in celebration of the Fourth of July aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, July 4, 2015. The MEU is currently conducting their annual Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Ismael Pena/Released)