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USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Guam
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Posted on Dec 27 2004
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) is scheduled to arrive on Guam today, Dec. 28, for a routine port visit.
USS Duluth (LPD-6), an amphibious transport dock, is also scheduled to arrive Dec. 28. USS Rushmore (LSD-47), a landing ship dock, will be joining the other two ships Dec. 30. The ships are part of Expeditionary Strike Group 5.
Bonhoome Richard is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship, which deployed from its homeport in San Diego Dec. 6 for a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. Known as the “Revolutionary Gator,” Bonhomme Richard embarks, deploys and lands elements of a Marine landing force in amphibious assault operations by helicopter, landing craft, amphibious vehicle or any combination of these means.
Bonhomme Richard has approximately 3,000 service members. The Marine detachment makes up over half of the crew. Capt. J. Scott Jones is the ship’s commanding officer.
Duluth is home to more than 400 officers and sailors and 900 Marines. Rushmore has a crew of over 300 sailors and the ability to accommodate more than 600 Marines.
The ships are expected to leave Guam Jan. 2.
