171108-N-UX013-341 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 8, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) reunite with their families after the ship returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, following the completion of 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)