171108-N-UX013-099 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 8, 2017) Engineman 2nd Class Gavin Noble looks out over the water as 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 deployment�s highlights included exercises Talisman Saber and Blue Chromite while including several port visits to Australia, Guam and Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released)