160630-M-MO883-347 South China Sea (June 30, 2016) - Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Ashland (LSD 48) stand watch as the ship transits the South China Sea. Ashland, part of the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, and embarked Marines of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of partnership building and regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)
160630-M-MO883-347 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 30, 2016)Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) stand watch as the ship transits the South China Sea. Ashland, part of the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, and embarked Marines of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of partnership building and regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)