170603-N-JN784-0813 SEA OF JAPAN (June 3, 2017) Sailors fire M4A1 carbines during a gun exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). The ship is on a patrol 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 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)