171010-N-UX013-019 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 10, 2017) Vice Adm. Phil G. Sawyer, left, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Cmdr. Steven H. Wasson, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), aboard Landing Craft Utility 1651 in Ashland's well deck. Sawyer visited Ashland to meet with Sailors while the ship is in Yokosuka for training, and to complete shipboard assessments and certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)