190206-N-WI365-1115 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares to land on the flight deck of the dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)