 Preparing a United States Navy warship for deployment is not a simple task. But, after a long stay in their home port at Commander Fleet Activity's Sausagebow, Sailors aboard USS Bonhomer's Shard are returning to sea. Bringing a steamship back to life after being pierced out for a long time is a huge effort. And the young men and women that Sailors here on BHR have done a phenomenal job getting us ready to go. I couldn't be more proud of the effort they have put in to get us where we are today. Right now we're excited to get underway, we're excited to get back out and work shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters of the 31st Mu, to execute every mission area, to show our resolve to our partners here in the Pacific and to get the job done. Petty Officer Jeremy Graham, Fleet Activity's Sausagebow, Japan.