170310-N-GR361-362 EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a gunnery exercise. Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group which is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb R. Staples/Released)