6 WATERS OFF THE COAST OF OKINAWA (June 10, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) watch as the ship’s stern gate is lowered and sea water fills the ship’s well deck. Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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