160308-N-KB426-123SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 8, 2016) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), left, and amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) prepare to fall in formation during a photo exercise with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships. Bonhomme Richard and Ashland are assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHRESG) and are participating in Ssang Yong 16 a biennial combined amphibious exercise designed to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez/Released)