160210-N-RM689-158 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 11, 2016)- Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, commander Task Force (CTF) 76, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Rhodes, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) secure their helmets before launching an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Ready Group, and is participating in exercise Cobra Gold 16, a co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations shari

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160210-N-RM689-158 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 11, 2016)- Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, commander Task Force (CTF) 76, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Rhodes, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) secure their helmets before launching an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Ready Group, and is participating in exercise Cobra Gold 16, a co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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