170526-N-IO414-005 SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2017) Tug boats pull the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) away from the pier at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Ashland will operate 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 Jordan Crouch/Released)