A landing craft, utility enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48) during amphibious operations, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 4, 2023. The LCU returned after ship to shore operations. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher R. Lape)

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