Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nikolaus Martinez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), lowers the national ensign aboard the ship during its scheduled deployment. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on deployment in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of operations and will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), and certification exercise (CERTEX) and will participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Achterling/Released)