Commander, Amphibious Squadron 7 Story Archive

Sailors and Marines Join Efforts in the Mess to Support BHR Crew  (4 July 2009)
Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) combined efforts cooking and serving more than 2,400 meals, June 29, while operating at sea off the coast of Southern California.
Multimission-Capable Navy-Marine Corps Team Trains for Deployment  (15 July 2009)
The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed its initial integration training, off the coast of Southern California July 10.
Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group Enters 5th Fleet   (18 November 2009)
After transiting the western Pacific Ocean, the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) entered the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations this week to relieve the Bataan ARG.
ESG-5 Commander Visits Cleveland, Rushmore at Sea   (25 November 2009)
The commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5 visited Sailors and Marines aboard USS Cleveland (LPD 7) and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) Nov. 18-20, while traveling in the Gulf region to express appreciation to coalition partners.
AGs Play Essential Role in BHR ARG Amphibious Operations  (1 December 2009)
The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Amphibious Ready Group's (ARG) aerographer's mates (AG) are essential players during mission planning for amphibious operations.
BHR ARG Sailors ACU 1's First Women to Live Aboard Deployed LCU   (4 December 2009)
Three Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, Det. B are the first female crew members to live aboard a West Coast-based landing craft utility (LCU) vessel throughout a deployment.
Sailors Bring LCU 1665 to Life  (5 December 2009)
A 12-member team, serving aboard landing crafty utility (LCU) 1665 while operating with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) on a scheduled deployment, emodies the type of versatility desired in every Sailor.
NIOC Team Shapes BHR ARG Understanding of the Maritime Domain  (29 December 2009)
Sailors from Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii, NIOC San Diego, and NIOC Whidbey Island are playing a crucial role in the daily operations of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility.
BHR Celebrates Pacific Islander Heritage at Sea during the Holidays  (29 December 2009)
During lively performances for Sailors and Marines serving aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), 22 service members danced in celebration of Pacific Islander heritage Dec. 26, while on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
Bonhomme Richard Selects Top Sailors for 2009   (11 January 2010)
Four Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) were recognized as the ship's Sailors of the Year for 2009 during a Dec. 29 Captain's Call.
Bonhomme Richard Celebrates Legacy of MLK  (20 January 2010)
Sailors and Marines aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 during a special tribute program in the ship's hangar bay themed, "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not a Day Off!"
Bonhomme Richard ARG Sailors, Marines Resolve to Stay Fit on Deployment  (20 January 2010)
With the arrival of the new year, Sailors and Marines serving with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) resolve to maintain their physical and mental readiness while deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility.
Bonhomme Richard Sailors Shine Boots in Honor of Shipmate's Father  (31 January 2010)
Two Sailor-led organizations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) raised a $2,000-donation to the American Heart Association to honor a shipmate's father who died of heart disease.
ESG 5 Commander Visits Bonhomme Richard   (1 February 2010)
The commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 5 met Sailors and Marines from Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a visit to amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Jan. 28-30.
Bonhomme Richard Welcomes 'Avatar' Cast   (2 February 2010)
Sailors and Marines aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) welcomed "Avatar" cast members Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and producer Jon Landau Jan. 30 to the amphibious assault ship.

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