170613-N-UX013-016 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) walk towards the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during an abandon ship drill. Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, which is 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 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)