160210-N-RM689-157 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 11, 2016)- Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, commander Task Force (CTF) 76, prepares for the launch of 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

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160210-N-RM689-157 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 11, 2016)- Rear Adm. John B. Nowell, commander Task Force (CTF) 76, prepares for the launch of 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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