The USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is conducting maritime operations in the waters west of the Korean Peninsula, from 15th to 18th of April.
According to the U.S. Navy, these operations are being conducted in international waters and are intended to reinforce regional stability and increase maritime interoperability, which is critical to maintaining readiness and operational proficiency. These operations include amphibious ready group exercises to include Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) splash and recoveries, Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) operations and air training.
U.S. Navy ships participating include the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), with embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LPD 48).
The U.S. Navy routinely operates off the Korean Peninsula and has conducted numerous operations and exercises in the area. In October 2013, the USS George Washington carrier strike group conducted similar operations in the waters west of the Korean Peninsula, the Navy said.
[mappress] Press Release, April 16, 2014, Image: US Navy