NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 13, 2021) Cmdr. Gorden S. Wells, outgoing commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) approaches Cmdr. Keith Tate, incoming commanding officer, during a change-of-command ceremony in U.S. Naval Base Guam, March 13, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)