A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard during night operations in the Philippine Sea, March 2, 2017. The pilot is assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 311. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward capability for any type of contingency. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Quinlan