 USS Bonham-Rishard is actively engaged in the search and rescue operation of a Korean passenger ship that sank off the coast of the Republic of Korea April 16th. The amphibious assault ship has been assigned a search area of 5 to 15 nautical miles from the shipwreck's site. Two MH-60C Hawk helicopters from the ship are conducting search and rescue operations within the search area. The U.S. and Republic of Korea navies will also lead communication efforts during search operations. Eligible sailors and Marines serving on sea duty will see a pay increase mid-May. All pay grades, with at least three years of cumulative sea duty, will receive a 25 percent increase in sea pay. Personnel exceeding 36 months of consecutive sea duty will also receive a $100 increase in the sea pay premium. Read more about these stories at Navy.mil. From our hands update, thanks for watching.