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 7th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released) Sailors and Marines Support Typhoon Relief Efforts in Saipan by #PACOM

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