190308-N-DX072-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 8, 2019) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) transits the Pacific Ocean before a training exercise with other U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez/Released)