Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class David M. Rhodes, (from Fort Worth, Texas) assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), applies an Emergency Water Activated Repair Patch (EWARP) for a simulated fire main rupture. Bonhomme Richard's crew is currently making preparations to get underway and continue the ship's efforts in supporting the Chief of Naval Operations' three tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward and Be Ready. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ty C. Connors/Released)