181122-N-XK398-1257 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Latia Gill prepares macaroni and cheese as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, 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 Joshua Mortensen/Released)