170713-N-YG104-034 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia (July 13, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), position amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) across the beach as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. The AAVs, launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), enabled movement of the 31st MEU forces and equipment ashore in order for the MEU to complete mission objectives in tandem with Australian counterparts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)