USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Facts

The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is engaged in search and rescue operations, April 17, near the site of Korean passenger ship Sewol that sank near the island of Jindo off the southwestern coast of the Republic of Korea. Advanced platforms like USS Bonhomme Richard allow the Navy to complete a wide range of missions from defending America to humanitarian assistance.