190312-N-WI365-1483 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2019) Sailors prepare to receive Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1633 in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during well deck operations, March 12, 2019. 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 Markus Castaneda/Released)