171108-N-IO414-004 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 8, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing a five-month deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The deployments highlights include exercises Talisman Saber and Blue Chromite while including several port visits to Australia, Guam and Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)