190215-N-WI365-1016 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) prepares to come alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) prior to a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

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