A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the East China Sea March 11, 2014. The Bonhomme Richard was the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.