160308-N-KB426-137SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 8, 2016) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), left, amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), middle, and amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepare to fall in formation during a photo exercise with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships. Germantown is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHRESG) and is 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)