160303-N-RM689-022 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 3, 2016) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) navigates the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea. Ashland is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHRESG) and is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility along with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey L. Adams/Released)