4 OKINAWA, Japan (June 5, 2017) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Dylan Mason heaves a mooring line during sea and anchor as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) pulls into Okinawa, Japan. Ashland is on a patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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