190623-N-DX072-1173 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) from a rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) as part of a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) rehearsal. Green Bay and Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, are 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 Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez/Released)