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Bay, Crete (March 14, 2008) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrives at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a routine port visit. Ashland is homeported at Navy Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. and is deployed supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy Stock Photo

RMP3AYJN–Bay, Crete (March 14, 2008) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrives at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a routine port visit. Ashland is homeported at Navy Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. and is deployed supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy

The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) U.S. Navy Stock Photo

RM2K9D2K5–The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) U.S. Navy

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force assist a simulated casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready Stock Photo

RMW3DHTA–Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force assist a simulated casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready

150811-N-KM939-060 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 11, 2015) Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) offload cargo onto the pier during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor. Ashland is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Marines and Sailors Offload Cargo in Support of Disaster Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM361CC–150811-N-KM939-060 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 11, 2015) Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) offload cargo onto the pier during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor. Ashland is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Marines and Sailors Offload Cargo in Support of Disaster Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, the 'China Marines,' launch a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during a simulated boat raid aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Philippine Sea Jan. 25, 2019. Alpha Company Marines are the small boat raid specialists for BLT 1/4, the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of milit Stock Photo

RM2B14HDC–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, the 'China Marines,' launch a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during a simulated boat raid aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Philippine Sea Jan. 25, 2019. Alpha Company Marines are the small boat raid specialists for BLT 1/4, the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of milit

SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Saipan Aug. 9, 2015. The island was battered by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2 and Ashland arrived Aug. 7 for recovery efforts. Stock Photo

RMF6B052–SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Saipan Aug. 9, 2015. The island was battered by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2 and Ashland arrived Aug. 7 for recovery efforts.

PHILIPPINE SEA ( Feb. 24, 2021) U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Sailors navigate a combat rubber raiding craft after launching from the dock landing ship USS Ashland a combat rubber raiding craft during an onload exercise aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 24, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Stock Photo

RF2GDCMBN–PHILIPPINE SEA ( Feb. 24, 2021) U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Sailors navigate a combat rubber raiding craft after launching from the dock landing ship USS Ashland a combat rubber raiding craft during an onload exercise aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 24, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S.

NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and leaders from the Numazu community ride a landing craft to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5EXPX–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and leaders from the Numazu community ride a landing craft to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) enters Port Everglades, Florida, April 27, 2009, on the opening day of Fleet Week Port Everglades 2009. More than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will be participating in a number of community outreach activities during the event. (UPI Photo/Scott Lehr/U.S. Navy) Stock Photo

RMW0MEE1–The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) enters Port Everglades, Florida, April 27, 2009, on the opening day of Fleet Week Port Everglades 2009. More than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will be participating in a number of community outreach activities during the event. (UPI Photo/Scott Lehr/U.S. Navy)

Philippine Sea. 25th Aug, 2018. PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), both a part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), are underway alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) amphibious transport dock ship JS Osumi (LST 4001) during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 26, 2018. PASSEX enabled the Wasp ARG and the JMSDF a chance to practice communications and maneuvering procedures. The Wasp ARG is currently operating in the region to enhance interoperability Stock Photo

RMPGK6BP–Philippine Sea. 25th Aug, 2018. PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), both a part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), are underway alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) amphibious transport dock ship JS Osumi (LST 4001) during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 26, 2018. PASSEX enabled the Wasp ARG and the JMSDF a chance to practice communications and maneuvering procedures. The Wasp ARG is currently operating in the region to enhance interoperability

A US Marines V-22 Osprey transport aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the USS Ashland during flight operations February 28, 2014 in the East China Sea. Stock Photo

RMDW9E4J–A US Marines V-22 Osprey transport aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the USS Ashland during flight operations February 28, 2014 in the East China Sea.

Attack submarine USS Toledo moored next to the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman. Stock Photo

RMG40004–Attack submarine USS Toledo moored next to the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 prepares to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea March 20, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group and was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Stock Photo

RMPCH3YP–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 prepares to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea March 20, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group and was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

A Force Reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force provides security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMW3DHT8–A Force Reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force provides security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

150819-N-KM939-269 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 19, 2015) - Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) load gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during disaster relief efforts in Saipan. Ashland and the embarked 31st MEU are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Sailors and Marines Support Typhoon Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM361F2–150819-N-KM939-269 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 19, 2015) - Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) load gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during disaster relief efforts in Saipan. Ashland and the embarked 31st MEU are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Sailors and Marines Support Typhoon Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during a missile exercise (MSLEX) in the Pacific Ocean, March 16, 2019. MSLEXs are designed to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating warships in an era of great power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda) Stock Photo

RM2B14N3H–The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during a missile exercise (MSLEX) in the Pacific Ocean, March 16, 2019. MSLEXs are designed to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating warships in an era of great power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

150808-N-KM939-449 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 8, 2015) - Vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are unloaded from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) via Landing Craft Utility vehicle during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Stock Photo

RMF6B050–150808-N-KM939-449 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 8, 2015) - Vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are unloaded from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) via Landing Craft Utility vehicle during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marine Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, talks to Numazu Mayor Shuichi Yorishige during a beach landing exercise with landing craft from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5EXP1–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marine Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, talks to Numazu Mayor Shuichi Yorishige during a beach landing exercise with landing craft from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) maneuver the landing craft personnel (large) to render assistance to distressed mariners on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI Stock Photo

RMW0M46F–Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) maneuver the landing craft personnel (large) to render assistance to distressed mariners on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI

The U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland transits the Pacific Ocean prior to a training exercise March 8, 2019 in San Diego, California. Stock Photo

RMRY1K81–The U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland transits the Pacific Ocean prior to a training exercise March 8, 2019 in San Diego, California.

A UH-1Y Huey helicopter flies ahead of the USS Ashland. Stock Photo

RF2A14JDM–A UH-1Y Huey helicopter flies ahead of the USS Ashland.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), not pictured, in the East China Sea March 20, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group and was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Stock Photo

RMPCH402–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), not pictured, in the East China Sea March 20, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group and was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to breach a door while clearing the bridge during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to pe Stock Photo

RMW2BENP–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to breach a door while clearing the bridge during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to pe

150806-N-KM939-020 APRA HARBOR, Guam (August 6th, 2015) - Sailors from Deck department and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles and equipment from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in order to load water, food and supplies for disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 3rd Class David A. Cox) Marines and Sailors Offload Vehicles and Equipment t Stock Photo

RMM361A4–150806-N-KM939-020 APRA HARBOR, Guam (August 6th, 2015) - Sailors from Deck department and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles and equipment from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in order to load water, food and supplies for disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 3rd Class David A. Cox) Marines and Sailors Offload Vehicles and Equipment t

U.S. Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) receive supplies during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) in the East China Sea, Feb. 15, 2019. The Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, operated in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda) Stock Photo

RM2B14NJD–U.S. Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) receive supplies during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) in the East China Sea, Feb. 15, 2019. The Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, operated in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

RMF6AYDJ–150819-N-KM939-269 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 19, 2015) - Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) load gear from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during disaster relief efforts in Saipan. Ashland and the embarked 31st MEU are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload equipment and gear from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5EXPK–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload equipment and gear from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors help Zeus, one of two dogs who were accompanying two mariners who were aided by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI. Stock Photo

RMW0M46K–Sailors help Zeus, one of two dogs who were accompanying two mariners who were aided by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI.

Ships of the Nassau Strike Group transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean. Stock Photo

RFD9EFKF–Ships of the Nassau Strike Group transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean.

A team of U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) board a fishing dhow during maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden May 18, 2010. The Ashland was part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting MSO and theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Stock Photo

RMPCH3WN–A team of U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) board a fishing dhow during maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden May 18, 2010. The Ashland was part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting MSO and theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to the engine room while clearing the ship during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perfo Stock Photo

RMW2BEPM–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to the engine room while clearing the ship during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perfo

150808-N-KM939-449 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (August 8, 2015) Vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are unloaded from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) via Landing Craft Utility vehicle during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) US Marines Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM361B3–150808-N-KM939-449 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (August 8, 2015) Vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are unloaded from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) via Landing Craft Utility vehicle during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) US Marines Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) sails behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a training exercise with other U.S. Navy warships in the Pacific Ocean, March 11, 2019. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda) Stock Photo

RM2B14NPP–The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) sails behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a training exercise with other U.S. Navy warships in the Pacific Ocean, March 11, 2019. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

A suspected pirate skiff burns after being destroyed by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland Stock Photo

RMC8WE8E–A suspected pirate skiff burns after being destroyed by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland

NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5EXR0–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Sailor greets Zeus the dog with his owner Tasha Fuiaba, left, on the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after assistance was rendered to their distressed sailboat on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI. Stock Photo

RMW0M46H–A Sailor greets Zeus the dog with his owner Tasha Fuiaba, left, on the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after assistance was rendered to their distressed sailboat on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI.

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea March 11, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RMPCH431–A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea March 11, 2014. The Ashland was part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security before boarding an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to p Stock Photo

RMW2BENA–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security before boarding an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to p

150719-N-TW634-092 INDIAN OCEAN (July 19, 2015) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), right, the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), engage in a replenishment-at-sea. Ashland and Bonhomme Richard are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins/Released) USS Bonhomme Richard, USNS Tippecanoe and USS Ashland Conduct Replen Stock Photo

RMM360RM–150719-N-TW634-092 INDIAN OCEAN (July 19, 2015) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), right, the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), engage in a replenishment-at-sea. Ashland and Bonhomme Richard are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins/Released) USS Bonhomme Richard, USNS Tippecanoe and USS Ashland Conduct Replen

170623-N-UX013-118 CORAL SEA (June 23, 2017) Fireman Micah Dorsch tightens a door-hinge screw aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released) Stock Photo

RM2B14R4N–170623-N-UX013-118 CORAL SEA (June 23, 2017) Fireman Micah Dorsch tightens a door-hinge screw aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

A Sailor greets his family as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) returns from Fleet Activities Sasebo. Tortuga was replaced as a forward-deployed asset by USS Ashland (LSD 48). Stock Photo

RMDH21BC–A Sailor greets his family as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) returns from Fleet Activities Sasebo. Tortuga was replaced as a forward-deployed asset by USS Ashland (LSD 48).

RM2M5EXPT–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload equipment and gear from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tasha Fuiaba, an American mariner who had been sailing for five months on a damaged sailboat, climbs the accommodation ladder to board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI. Stock Photo

RMW0M46J–Tasha Fuiaba, an American mariner who had been sailing for five months on a damaged sailboat, climbs the accommodation ladder to board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on October 25, 2017. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure and had strayed well off its original course while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Jonathan Clay/U.S. Navy/UPI.

A Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion blows up a curtain of spray as it maneuvers to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during training exercises in the Mediterranean Sea on April 20, 2005. The Landing Craft Air Cushion, more commonly known as an LCAC, is assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 deployed onboard the Ashland. Stock Photo

RMW89PTK–A Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion blows up a curtain of spray as it maneuvers to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during training exercises in the Mediterranean Sea on April 20, 2005. The Landing Craft Air Cushion, more commonly known as an LCAC, is assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 deployed onboard the Ashland.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military ope Stock Photo

RMW2BEPJ–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military ope

150806-N-ZI019-133 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 6, 2015) Sailors and Marines load cases of water onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in preparation for the ship getting underway to deploy to Saipan. Ashland and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) will provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor which devastated the island Aug. 2-3. (U.S. Navy photo by Leah Eclavea/Released) USS Ashland Supporting Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM361AF–150806-N-ZI019-133 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 6, 2015) Sailors and Marines load cases of water onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in preparation for the ship getting underway to deploy to Saipan. Ashland and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) will provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor which devastated the island Aug. 2-3. (U.S. Navy photo by Leah Eclavea/Released) USS Ashland Supporting Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM

190625-N-WI365-1127 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide ra Stock Photo

RM2B14PW7–190625-N-WI365-1127 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide ra

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) pulls pierside after changing home ports from Sasebo, Japan, to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Tortuga was replaced as a forward-deployed asset by USS Ashlan Stock Photo

RMDH211N–Sailors man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) pulls pierside after changing home ports from Sasebo, Japan, to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Tortuga was replaced as a forward-deployed asset by USS Ashlan

RM2M5EXPP–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

RESERVE CRAFT BEACH, Guam (Aug. 10, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jay Alberto signals to a tractor to disembark Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, to allow for supplies and machinery to be loaded into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) for disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor. Stock Photo

RMPCH2YR–RESERVE CRAFT BEACH, Guam (Aug. 10, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jay Alberto signals to a tractor to disembark Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, to allow for supplies and machinery to be loaded into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) for disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor.

RMW2BEPF–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military ope

150719-N-NP779-193 INDIAN OCEAN (July 19, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) is underway alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ty C. Connors/Released) USS Ashland and USNS Tippecanoe Conduct Replenishment-at-Sea by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM360RX–150719-N-NP779-193 INDIAN OCEAN (July 19, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) is underway alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ty C. Connors/Released) USS Ashland and USNS Tippecanoe Conduct Replenishment-at-Sea by #PACOM

A Marine motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 rinses corrosive salt water from vehicles aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Philippine Sea, Jan. 31, 2019. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-P Stock Photo

RM2B14M05–A Marine motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 rinses corrosive salt water from vehicles aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Philippine Sea, Jan. 31, 2019. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-P

U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Royce Penner, left, raises a U.S. flag aboard the dock landing ship USS Stock Photo

RME5GWP9–U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Royce Penner, left, raises a U.S. flag aboard the dock landing ship USS

RM2M5EXPB–NUMAZU BEACH, Japan (March 9, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload vehicles from a landing craft, utility during a beach landing exercise with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US Navy Ens. stands watch as Conning Officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Stock Photo

RM2R4ATP2–US Navy Ens. stands watch as Conning Officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48).

A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prior to a simulated visit, board, search and seizure of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMW1JBK6–A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prior to a simulated visit, board, search and seizure of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

150812-N-KM939-099 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 12, 2015) Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) stage vehicles in front of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor. The 31st MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Typhoon Relief Efforts Continue in Saipan by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM361DA–150812-N-KM939-099 SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan (Aug. 12, 2015) Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) stage vehicles in front of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor. The 31st MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and are on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Typhoon Relief Efforts Continue in Saipan by #PACOM

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Steele, right, a small arms technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, teaches the specifications of the M240G/B medium machine gun and the M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun to Marines of CLB-31 aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea, Feb. 6, 2019. Steele, a native of Dallas, graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in May 2010 before enlisting in February 2013. In the near future, CLB-31 plans to incorporate machine gun proficient Marines into fire teams composing vehicle convoys, with medium and heavy machine guns mounted on 7 Stock Photo

RM2B14HR7–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Steele, right, a small arms technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, teaches the specifications of the M240G/B medium machine gun and the M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun to Marines of CLB-31 aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the East China Sea, Feb. 6, 2019. Steele, a native of Dallas, graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in May 2010 before enlisting in February 2013. In the near future, CLB-31 plans to incorporate machine gun proficient Marines into fire teams composing vehicle convoys, with medium and heavy machine guns mounted on 7

The burned out hull of a suspected pirate skiff drifts near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland Stock Photo

RMC8WE92–The burned out hull of a suspected pirate skiff drifts near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11, Capt. Greg Baker, arrives on the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5DJND–PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 11, Capt. Greg Baker, arrives on the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US Navy A look into the well deck of dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) yields a majority of the crew enjoying games. Stock Photo

RM2R4B0J8–US Navy A look into the well deck of dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) yields a majority of the crew enjoying games.

A UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out of a Huey during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of Stock Photo

RMW3637A–A UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out of a Huey during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Maldonado, an infantry rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2GKC821–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Maldonado, an infantry rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers embark on the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in an assault amphibious vehicle during KAMANDAG 2 in Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 increases the high level of readiness and improves the interoperability among the countries participating in the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Destiny Dempsey) Stock Photo

RM2B14WDW–Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers embark on the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in an assault amphibious vehicle during KAMANDAG 2 in Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 increases the high level of readiness and improves the interoperability among the countries participating in the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Destiny Dempsey)

Families gather to welcome home the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after changing homeports from Sasebo, Jap Stock Photo

RMDH21BP–Families gather to welcome home the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after changing homeports from Sasebo, Jap

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) conduct crane operations on the ship’s boat deck. Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5DJNR–PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) conduct crane operations on the ship’s boat deck. Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US Navy The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and embarked elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrive in Souda Harbor. Stock Photo

RM2R4BA28–US Navy The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and embarked elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrive in Souda Harbor.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force egress in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of Stock Photo

RMW3DHTD–Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force egress in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, July 7, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of

RM2GKC7Y0–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Maldonado, an infantry rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) hold applied banding patches as water is charged through a cracked pipe during the Damage Control Wet Trainer Course in Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 19, 2017. The Ashland is in Yokosuka for a specialized training visit and to undergo readiness certifications in critical mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay) Stock Photo

RM2B14RWF–U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) hold applied banding patches as water is charged through a cracked pipe during the Damage Control Wet Trainer Course in Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 19, 2017. The Ashland is in Yokosuka for a specialized training visit and to undergo readiness certifications in critical mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay)

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brian Sherlock, a landing signalman enlisted, directs the first-ever landing of a Marine C Stock Photo

RME1KW55–U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brian Sherlock, a landing signalman enlisted, directs the first-ever landing of a Marine C

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) pulls into the harbor at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2022. The Ashland, part of the U.S. Expeditionary Strike Group, with the 31st MEU embarked, is homeported in Sasebo, Japan, and visited MCAS Iwakuni to conduct logistical onload and offload in support of MEU operations. With a collocated airfield and harbor, MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely postured to provide advanced naval support to maintain regional security, peace, and stability. Stock Photo

RM2M5C0AW–The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) pulls into the harbor at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2022. The Ashland, part of the U.S. Expeditionary Strike Group, with the 31st MEU embarked, is homeported in Sasebo, Japan, and visited MCAS Iwakuni to conduct logistical onload and offload in support of MEU operations. With a collocated airfield and harbor, MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely postured to provide advanced naval support to maintain regional security, peace, and stability.

RM2R4BA48–US Navy The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and embarked elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrive in Souda Harbor.

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide rang Stock Photo

RMW2BEN5–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide rang

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Leonardo Huertas, an infantry rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2GKC7XT–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Leonardo Huertas, an infantry rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launch in Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRC) from the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Coral Sea, July 3, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati Stock Photo

RM2B14RNK–U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launch in Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRC) from the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the Coral Sea, July 3, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati

Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team pull a suspected pirate from the water in the Gulf of Aden April 10, 2010, p Stock Photo

RME1CYCC–Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team pull a suspected pirate from the water in the Gulf of Aden April 10, 2010, p

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams in formation behind the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5DJNY–PHILIPPINE SEA (March 4, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams in formation behind the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US Navy Senior Chief Quartermaster gives navigation training to an Iraqi Navy officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Stock Photo

RM2R4B3P2–US Navy Senior Chief Quartermaster gives navigation training to an Iraqi Navy officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48).

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of mili Stock Photo

RMW2BERK–Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), underway in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of mili

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cole Sampson, a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes as another Marine rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2GKC7YK–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cole Sampson, a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes as another Marine rappels aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) on the shore of U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 10, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Sailors run to grab pallets off the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) in the East China Sea Sept. 22, 2018. The Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen) Stock Photo

RM2B14WAG–U.S. Sailors run to grab pallets off the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) in the East China Sea Sept. 22, 2018. The Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)