PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2012) Capt. Daniel Dusek, left, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) watches as a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 approaches the flight deck during flight operations. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is participating in a certification exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell)