170719-N-JN784-106 FRESHWATER BEACH, Australia (July 19, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) establish communication on the beach as Landing Craft Utility 1651, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Talisman Saber 2017. The biennial U.S. and 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 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)