170715-N-UX013-229 CORAL SEA (July 15, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) from shore in amphibious assault vehicles after conducting a large-scale amphibious assault exercise during Talisman Saber 17. The U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)