041219-N-5567K-001 Western Pacific Ocean (Dec. 19, 2004) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) underway in the waters of Western Pacific Ocean. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG-5), and recently completed its final preparations for deployment during a 3rd Fleet Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) off the Southern California coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer?s 3rd Class Matthew J. Kuhlman (RELEASED)